Liberia: 'Building Confidence' - Affected Towns Appreciate EPO Initiatives

The Equatorial Palm Oil (EPO) prospect of carrying out its expansion and development activities received a remarkable boost when 12 affected towns expressed appreciation to the company for rehabilitating a major road which also links towns in Rivercess County with District Four, Grand Bassa County.

The company, which has faced stiff resistance from some locals who fear their anestrous land risk being grabbed by the palm oil company, experienced what has been described as a 'milestone' to a new beginning for both parties - EPO and the affected communities.

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