Bennie W. Vaye is a distinguished electrical engineer with a strong academic background and extensive experience in Liberia’s energy sector. A magna cum laude graduate of Stella Maris Polytechnic University, Bennie earned an Associate degree in Electrical Engineering in 2022 and a Bachelor’s degree in 2024. He also holds diplomas in Electricity and Solar Photovoltaic Installation from the Netlib Vocational Training Institute and Don Bosco Technical School, respectively.

Professionally, Bennie serves as Deputy Project Manager for Liberia Electricity Corporation’s $9 million Normalization and Mass Metering (NORMMET) project, where he oversees 66 staff members to expand energy access and improve operational outcomes. Previously, he played a key role in implementing a $150,000 solar energy initiative under eki FUNDACIÓ’N, delivering solar solutions to clinics, schools, and charity centers.

Bennie is also passionate about education and community leadership. He has taught Physics and Mathematics at Maretha International Preparatory High School and served as a teaching assistant in Electrical Engineering at Stella Maris Polytechnic University. As Vice President of the Firestone Senior High School Alumni Association, Bennie promotes community engagement and development initiatives. His leadership as President of the Electrical and Electronics Students Association (EESA) included organizing workshops, symposiums, and impactful training programs.

With a commitment to innovation, Bennie’s contributions include research on grid reliability, renewable energy, and outage management, published at the 2024 Engineering Society of Liberia (ESOL) Conference. As a founding member of Unique Contractor Company (UC-Com), Bennie combines his technical expertise with a passion for sustainable development, driving Liberia’s energy sector forward.