By George K Momo
MONROVIA, July 5 (LINA) – In a quest to decentralize ongoing development through stable and affordable electricity, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr., is expected to commission a landmark electrification project that promises to transform the Port City of Buchanan and surrounding areas.
Information Minister Jerolinmek M. Piah, making the disclosure Tuesday at the Ministry of Information (MOI) regular press conference in Monrovia said, the project will provide an expanded access to reliable electricity, strategic investments that align with the government national electrification agenda and Liberia’s broader development priority.
He disclosed that on April 29, 2026, the Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) officially launched the landmark project adding that the project is expected to be commissioned during Liberia’s 179th Independence Day celebration on July 26, 2026 as part of the Boakai-Koung administration infrastructure development initiative.
He indicated that phase one of the transformative project will expand electricity infrastructure from the Transco SLG substation through key corridors including approximately 0.25 kilometers through the sun-station one kilometer along the Monrovia parking corridor toward Rivercess and six kilometers into Buchanan City.
“As we speak, the city has been switched on with lights in the streets while home connections are ongoing. We are committed to improving on the gains ahead of the dedication,” he stated.
Minister Piah further said that the project will also include the installation of modern street lights to improve public safety, visibility and night time economy activities. He indicated that the developmental initiative by the government will also see a connection to the grid of public buildings which include schools, hospitals, police stations, places of worship and major businesses among others.
Since the lighting of the Port City of Buchanan in Grand Bassa County, reports say activities such as night time businesses and security have taken new positive shape.