By Amos Harris
The Government of Liberia has announced a series of landmark developments in energy, trade, port infrastructure, and diaspora engagement as part of a broader national drive toward sustainable development and self-reliance.
Speaking at the Ministry of Information, Cultural Affairs and Tourism (MICAT) regular press briefing on Thursday, July 31, 2025, Deputy Minister of Press and Public Affairs, Daniel O. Sando, highlighted multiple projects and initiatives currently underway to transform key sectors across the country.
Minister Sando disclosed that a transformative electrification project in Rivercess County, funded by the African Development Bank (AfDB), is approximately 60 percent complete. The initiative includes the construction of a 3-kilometer transmission line and three substations, with the goal of providing power to more than 31 towns in the county.
The project is expected to benefit 3,000 households initially, with the installation of 840 streetlights in the first phase. Upon full implementation, up to 4,500 households will be connected to the national grid, with an additional 836 streetlights planned. These efforts are part of the Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC)’s Renewable Electrification Division and align with President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s vision to achieve universal electricity access in rural Liberia by 2030.
In a major move to strengthen ties with Liberians abroad, Sando announced that Liberia will host a Global Diaspora Conference from September 26–28, 2025, in Washington, D.C., USA. The conference will bring together Liberians in the diaspora, including policymakers, academics, investors, and community leaders, to deliberate on the theme: “Reimagining and Rebuilding Liberia.”
Key topics will include national healing, reconciliation, and sustainable development, which are central to the government’s ARREST agenda. “The conference is intended to serve as a powerful platform for collaboration and action,” Sando emphasized.
Another milestone, according to Sando, is the resumption of petroleum importation by the Liberia Petroleum Refining Company (LPRC), the first time in more than four decades. The LPRC has successfully received a shipment of 3.5 million gallons of petroleum products, a strategic move by the government to ensure fuel security and reduce reliance on commercial importers amid fluctuating market conditions.
“The LPRC will not be involved in commercial distribution,” Sando clarified. “Its role is to guarantee national fuel stability, especially during periods of shortage.” He commended LPRC Managing Director Amos Tweh for leading the effort and reiterated that the company’s operations are fully backed by its founding legislation.
Deputy Minister Sando also highlighted progress made by the National Port Authority (NPA) in rehabilitating the Greenville and Harper Ports, describing the upgrades as critical to expanding Liberia’s maritime infrastructure and trade capacity.
Valued at more than US$300,000, the renovation works are nearing completion. The Greenville Port is now 90 percent complete, with significant improvements to seven administrative buildings aimed at enhancing operational capacity. The Harper Port project is 85 percent complete, with notable accomplishments including the installation of electrical systems to support round-the-clock operations.
“These renovations are expected to raise operational standards, increase capacity, and facilitate stronger trade and regional integration,” Sando stated.
The Deputy Minister reaffirmed the government’s commitment to driving national transformation through investments in critical sectors and fostering stronger partnerships both domestically and abroad. “These projects underscore our determination to build a self-sufficient, inclusive, and prosperous Liberia,” he concluded. The announcements signal a proactive approach by the Boakai-led administration to position Liberia as a competitive and resilient nation in the region.
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