Young Liberian engineer and IT Expert inspires participants at AML Employees Learning Week

Learners attending ArcelorMittal Liberia’s (AML) Learning Week in Yekepa were energized by a compelling presentation from Darius G. Wonyen, a young Liberian Mining and Mineral Processing Engineer, who passionately explained the long-term economic impact of the newly inaugurated concentrator plant.

Wonyen’s presentation, titled “Our Concentrator, Our Future,” took learners on an informative journey through the workings of the iron ore processing facility. Using relatable language and vivid video demonstrations, he simplified complex processes and explained how the plant adds value to iron ore before export.

His delivery, both technical and motivational, won loud applause and admiration from students and staff in attendance.

“This plant is more than just machinery—it’s an opportunity,” Wonyen emphasized. “Expats won’t always be here. If we prepare ourselves now, we can take over and benefit from the economic growth this project promises.”

He highlighted the plant’s potential to create well-paying jobs, support local businesses, and build long-term careers for skilled Liberians. Wonyen also called on young people to pursue technical education and professionalism to position themselves for future leadership in the sector.

“In 25 years, we should be able to look back and proudly say we worked here and contributed to Liberia’s development,” he said.

He closed his presentation with a passionate appeal for unity and preparedness, reminding the audience that the choices made today will shape how future generations judge Liberia’s use of this major industrial investment.

Meanwhile, in Buchanan, the momentum of Learning Week 2025 continued with a practical and forward-looking session led by AML’s IT Business Systems Superintendent, Ngaima Sandiman. She challenged employees to sharpen their digital skills and embrace modern tools that boost productivity and efficiency.

With a focus on the Microsoft Office Suite, Sandiman’s session emphasized how programs like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint can empower employees to work smarter.

“Embracing technology isn’t just about staying current—it’s about enabling ourselves to work more effectively,” she noted. “The Microsoft Suite is a powerful set of tools that helps us manage tasks, analyze data, and present information clearly.”

Participants engaged in hands-on exercises, learning to create professional documents, build data models in Excel, and deliver compelling presentations using PowerPoint. The session was praised for its interactivity and relevance, with many attendees’ expressing enthusiasm for putting their new skills to use immediately.

Both sessions—one focused on industrial transformation, the other on digital empowerment—reflect ArcelorMittal Liberia’s continued commitment to capacity building, knowledge transfer, and long-term national development.

As AML invests in infrastructure and people, Learning Week 2025 is helping to build a workforce that is technically competent, digitally fluent, and ready to lead Liberia into a brighter, self-sustaining future.