By Amos Harris |
The government of the People’s Republic of China has disclosed its readiness to officially kick off phase two of the refurbishment of the Liberia broadcasting (LBS) and its expansion.
Speaking at the signing ceremony which took place at the Liberia Broadcasting system on the compound on April 10, 2024, the Chinese Ambassador to Liberia, Yin Chengu revealed that Chinese government will provide five million united states dollars toward technical assistance moral equipment and relocation of the studio include satellite to improved LBS facility.
The Chinese ambassador to Liberia, Yin Chengwu said the plan recently following a closed -door meeting with Director General of the Liberia Broadcasting system, Eugene L. Fahngon to achieve a goal at the LBS.
Amb. Chengwu expressed his government’s readiness to commence phase two of the refurbishment and expansion project at the state-owned LBS.
According to him, the engineering team from China is expected to arrive in the country soon to begin the project officially.
Amb. Yin said the advance team is due in Liberia soon to work out modalities with the LBS management on the commencement of the project.
Meanwhile, Ambassador Yin said the People’s Republic of China remains committed to supporting Liberia and upholding China –Liberia relations as the one -China Policy.
He said in 2006, China entered into a technical Assistance Agreement with the government of Liberia, through which LBS’s refurbishment and expansion project phase one stated in November 2007.
In November 2008, China handed over a renovated and fully -equipped LBS Facility to the Liberian government.
The cost of the LBS expansion project was US$ 4 million, its relay outstations in Bomi, Bong, Grand Bassa, Grand Gedeh, Lofa and Maryland counties were linked with the main studio in Monrovia through microwave satellite linked expanding the station’s coverage to many counties in Liberia.
Also at the signing ceremony, the Chief Executive Officer of the Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) Monie Ralph Captan has disclosed that the management of Liberia Electricity Corporation will increase the power supply to 500 Kilowatts to LBS.
He said the management of LBS can account for the LEC in the countie’s meet with full electricity for live coverage at all times in the increase of the Liberian people.
For his part, Board Chair of the LBS, Jerolinmek Mathew Piah expressed delight over China assistance to LBS and for also assisting the government of Liberia to adequately propagate its program, activities and achievement to the public.
He also reaffirmed the government commitment to the one China policy, adding that China remains Liberia’s strategic partner.
Minister Piah told journalists that no business as usual, we will continue to partner with China to achieve the President Joseph N. Boakia rescue dream, noting that China is a true partner to Liberia, he said.
Meanwhile, the Director General of LBS, Eugene L. Fahngon commended the China government for their continued support of the Liberia Broadcasting system.
He further told the Chinese ambassador that all Chinese programs will be on LBS, after touring the facility, the LBS boss said the system really needs to be upgraded to international standard.
Director General Fahngon said the Liberia Broadcasting System remains committed to supporting China -Liberia relations and one China policy, he said.
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