NATIONAL NEWS
MONROVIA – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr. on Tuesday led an early-morning inspection of 137 road construction machines at the Freeport of Monrovia, marking the arrival of the first batch of 285 heavy-duty units procured by the government to accelerate nationwide road development.
The equipment, widely referred to as the “Yellow Machines,” arrived in Liberia on February 22 and will be deployed across various counties to rehabilitate and expand the country’s road network.
The initiative is expected to improve transportation for farmers, traders, students, and rural communities, while strengthening access to markets, schools, and healthcare facilities.
By: Gegee Brima – Reporter
Government officials described the delivery as a significant milestone under the ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development — a key pillar of the administration’s infrastructure transformation strategy aimed at boosting connectivity and stimulating economic growth. Additional shipments carrying the remaining machines are expected in the coming weeks.
During the visit, President Boakai also toured a warehouse at the Freeport storing relief and educational supplies intended for vulnerable children and students nationwide.
The materials were donated by Bishop Trevor Stephen Cockings, founder of His Church Charity in the United Kingdom and a longstanding associate of the President.
The donation, which includes shoes, clothing, and school supplies, supports the government’s “Back to My Classroom” initiative. Distribution has already begun in Rivercess, Grand Bassa, and several other counties.
President Boakai reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening infrastructure and investing in human capital, emphasizing that improved road connectivity and educational support remain central to Liberia’s national development and inclusive prosperity agenda.
