Liberia Government (Monrovia)
26 February 2009
Monrovia — President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has formally launched the commencement of road rehabilitation for the streets of Monrovia, reminding Liberians that benefits from her travels to mobilize resources are now paying off.
Speaking Thursday at a ground breaking ceremony to commence the project, the President expressed appreciation to Liberia's international partners for the overwhelming response to the country's development programs. The rehabilitation of roads, the President said, is not only restricted to Monrovia but covers other parts of the country.
The Liberian leader called for patience and understanding, noting that the successful implementation of the projects will require money, skills, talents, time and cooperation.
Amid cheers by workers, the President also urged the Chinese contracting firm, CICO, to foster strong partnership with the workers for a smooth implementation of the project. "All the workers want is to have a decent pay," the Liberian leader reminded the Chinese firm.
Also speaking at the occasion were the Minister of Public Works, Mr. Loseni Dunzo, World Bank Country Representative Ohene Nyanin, and Chinese Ambassador Zhou Yuxiao. They men assured the Liberian leader of their institutions' cooperation in ensuring the successful implementation of the road rehabilitation project.
The rehabilitation work which has already commenced is expected to be completed in two years. The rehabilitation will cover all major streets in Monrovia including the Caldwell to St. Paul Bridge road. The project, estimated at nearly US $16-million, is being funded by the World Bank. It is being supervised by the Ministry of Public Works.
Meanwhile, the President has urged residents of Monrovia to support current clean up efforts being carried out by women groups in the city. The President again reminded individuals erecting makeshift and other structures in the city that Government will enforce the zoning laws of the city. She appealed to those concerned for their cooperation. "We have to keep this city cleaned so that we all can be proud of it," President Johnson Sirleaf reminded residents as she made stops along the streets of Monrovia to thank the women and other volunteers for the hard work.
The President also toured the Jallah Town road project which is now nearing completion.
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