By Alfred Kollie
Monrovia, Liberia, The Center for National Documents and Records Agency (CNDRA), commonly known as the National Archives, has concluded a five-day capacity-building workshop aimed at enhancing staff skills in the transcription of vital public documents, including land deeds, legal instruments, letters of administration, and court decrees.
The training, held at the agency’s headquarters in Monrovia, brought together ten participants from several key departments, including Marriage, Public Records, Maintenance, Archival, Printing & Binding, Project & Program Planning, and Scanning.
Speaking at the closing ceremony, Deputy Director General of the National Archives, Gabriel N. Domah, urged participants to serve as agents of positive change and uphold integrity in their work.
He stressed that the progress of any society depends heavily on the accuracy and preservation of its information.
“The National Archives is the custodian of Liberia’s vital documents. It must be an institution of integrity,” Domah said. “Now is the time to correct past errors and ensure that our legal instruments and public records truly serve the nation’s interest.”
Domah particularly highlighted land-related records as an area requiring urgent attention, citing land disputes as a major national issue.
He emphasized that the “lifespan of Liberia depends on the credibility of the National Archives,” urging staff to be diligent and trustworthy in their duties.
Also speaking, Sam Fahnbulleh, the agency’s Human Resource Director, encouraged participants to make full use of the knowledge gained and remain focused on their respective assignments.
He stressed the importance of continuous monitoring and supervision to prevent the recurrence of past mistakes.
“The credibility of the institution depends on the honesty and quality of its work,” Fahnbulleh noted, urging participants to uphold integrity and fairness in the transcription process.
Providing an overview of the training, Jaye Karnweaye, Technical Supervisor and Lead Facilitator in the Public Records Division, explained that the exercise was designed to strengthen the transcription of the agency’s legal documents for preservation and future reference.
He underscored the importance of ethical conduct, attention to detail, and diligence in handling sensitive national records.
Participants expressed appreciation to the agency’s management for organizing the workshop, describing it as an eye-opening experience that would improve their efficiency and professional standards.
The five-day training forms part of the National Archives’ ongoing efforts to enhance institutional performance and safeguard Liberia’s documentary heritage.
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