Nattabi Milly, author of a book, “Economics Simplified, Excel in WASSCE”, for Liberian students has expressed serious concern to simplify economics with daily reality in the Liberian society.
Milly stated that the book represents more than pages of content but a mission, a passion and a deep belief in the potential of Liberian students.
Author Milly made the disclosure Thursday when she officially launched the book Economics Simplified in Excel in WASSCE in Monrovia.
“Over the years, as I interacted with learners preparing for the WASSCE examinations, I kept hearing the same concern economics is too difficult,” she noted.
According to her, she realized that many students were not struggling because they lacked ability but because the learning materials were not localized to fit in their life experiences.
Milly underscored that “economics is supposed to explain the world around us, yet too often the explanations feel far removed from the local realities”.
She pointed out that the book is intended to make economics clearer, easier and more relatable for the Liberian students preparing for WASSCE.
“Economics simplified—yes you must excel in WASSCE. It breaks down complex concepts into simple language, practical examples and illustrations drawn from everyday life in Liberia, our markets like Duala, Redlight and our communities,” she asserted.
Milly maintained that the book is designed to build confidence in students sitting for WASSCE, provide clear explanations of key topics, offer practice questions and exam strategies tailored to the WASSCE structure, empower teachers with a supportive resource for classroom instruction and promote critical thinking and deeper understanding of Liberia’s economic environment.
“To every student who fears economics, I want this book to tell you, you can understand it, you can master it, you can excel,” she cited.
Meanwhile, the Uganda High Commissioner accredited to Liberia and based in Abuja, Nigeria, Nelson Ocheger, said this book is a testament to what is possible when passion meets purpose.
Commissioner Ocheger stated that economics is often viewed as complex and intimidating, yet it influences daily decisions from how families manage resources, to how communities grow, to how nations design their development pathways.
According to him, by simplifying these concepts, Milly has created a resource that empowers young people to understand and shape the world around them.
“As we reflect on the value of education to national and continental development, I am reminded of Nelson Mandela’s words: ‘education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world,’” he added.
Commissioner Ocheger pointed out that this book embodies that truth, it places the power of understanding and therefore the power of change into the hands of Liberia’s young people.
For his part, Deputy Director General for Copyright at the Liberia Intellectual (LIPO) Property Office, Clarance H. Cole, said one of the challenges confronting Liberian students in economics has been solved with this economics simplified book in excel in WASSCE.
Director Cole stated that copyright protection is automatic, but LIPO invites producers to register their works to avoid duplication from others in the society.
He urged Liberian educators to take advantage of the economics simplified book to prepare Liberian students adequately in the study of economics at senior high schools across the country.
