THE RECENT ARRIVAL of a massive consignment of pieces of heavy-duty trucks and earth-moving equipment in Liberia by the government is laudable, especially for an underdeveloped country like ours. We believe that this substantial investment in infrastructure by President Boakai is an apparent demonstration of his commitment to connecting Liberia’s counties through improved roads and creating job opportunities for its citizens.
AS MANY WITNESSED, the convoy’s journey through Monrovia, on Saturday with a batch of the 285 pieces of equipment from the Freeport of Monrovia to the BTC Barracks was met with cheers and praise for President Boakai, with citizens expressing their gratitude for his commitment to connecting Liberia’s counties through improved infrastructure.
JUST AS SCORES of other Liberians have done, we too venerate the arrival of these machines, as we believe it is expected to not only enhance road construction but also create job opportunities, stimulate local economies, and ultimately improve the quality of life for Liberians.
AS ANNOUNCED, THE importance of these earth-moving machines cannot be overstated, especially in a country like Liberia that lacks proper road connectivity. For us, we believe that the significance of this investment goes beyond just the physical infrastructure it will create.
LIKE THE MINISTER of State Without Portfolio, MamakaBility said, the coming of these machines is a dream come through that we must embrace. “I’m honestly happy for Liberia. This is a dream come through for any well-meaning Liberia because as I said in the presentation (In the video), (if) you know the conditions of our roads and you know the situation of Liberia. You will be happy that we have these equipment here because half of our country is in the bush. Most of our people don’t have access to roads. Why do you think agriculture is not improving? [It’s] because they don’t have access to roads and they don’t have access to the markets. So this is the hour ofbyeARREST agenda roads so we are going to open the country.”
SHE ADDED, “In the package what we are looking at is to have a maintenance contract for a year to two years with the manufacturers and also these equipment will be going into a maintenance zone. We are going to be constructing the maintenance zones and the manufacturers are going to be training over 100 Liberians so imagine the employment opportunities that it’s going to create. So we have the maintenance contracts we are going to set in place before we let these equipment to go into the maintenance zones and training is going to take place as well.”
WE ARE CONSTRAINED to admit that It represents a promising step towards a more connected and prosperous Liberia, where all citizens have access to essential services and opportunities. The government’s decision to invest in these machines is a clear indication of its commitment to the development and well-being of its people.
AS THE EXECUTIVE prepares to get a green light from the Legislature, we encourage the legislature to work smoothly with the Executive to ensure that the needed agreements are arranged in the interest of Liberians. As many know, the employment opportunities that will be created through the maintenance contracts and training programs associated with these machines are a testament to the long-term benefits that this investment will bring to Liberia.
MOREOVER, WE SEE the arrival of these earth-moving machines as a milestone for Liberia’s infrastructure and economy. Beyond what we see on the outside, it is a clear sign of progress and a promising future for all Liberians.
WE RALLY LIBERIANS to encourage their lawmakers to embrace this opportunity and work together with the Executive to build a more connected, prosperous, and inclusive Liberia for generations to come. We believe rejection should not be an option when it comes to decisions that will benefit the nation as a whole.
