Liberia: Public Works Ministry Trains 150 Community-Based Organizations for Feeder Road Maintenance

1 July 2025
FrontPageAfrica (Monrovia)
By D. Franklin Doloquee

Ganta — The Ministry of Public Works, with support from the National Roads Fund, has launched a nationwide training program targeting 150 community-based organizations (CBOs) across seven counties to resume maintenance work on federal roads.

The initiative, unveiled at a press conference in Ganta, aims to restore road maintenance operations that had stalled since 2021 due to logistical and administrative setbacks.

Director Christopher M. Blamonh said the refresher training would equip CBOs with the technical skills needed to carry out road repairs, safety procedures, and basic project management.

"These organizations are set to receive refresher training, which will empower them to effectively resume maintenance work on several federal roads constructed through the support of the Swedish government and other international partners," said Blamonh.

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CBOs participating in the program previously maintained rural road networks and will now take on responsibility for roads in Lofa, Bong, Nimba, Grand Gedeh, River Gee, and other counties.

The effort is expected to improve transport efficiency and boost rural economies by enhancing farm-to-market road conditions.

Blamonh said the ministry is prioritizing maintenance efforts ahead of the rainy season, and that materials and tools for the work have been allocated and will soon be distributed. Tasks include clearing roadside brush, repairing culverts, and stabilizing key access routes.

He added that funding from the National Roads Fund continues to support the ministry's rural infrastructure agenda, emphasizing the importance of community involvement.

"Our objective is not only to restore the functionality of these roads but also to empower local communities, creating jobs and fostering economic growth," Blamonh stated.

During the closing ceremony of the refresher training in Nimba County, CBO representatives praised the initiative. Thirty-three groups were trained in Nimba, along with 22 in Bong County. Representatives Princess Nehmah and Oretha Wehyee expressed optimism that the training would open up new work opportunities.

"This training gives us a better understanding of roadwork and prepares us for more assignments with the Ministry of Public Works," said Nehmah.

Participants said previous training had enabled them to gain contracts from the ministry and welcomed the renewal of their involvement.

The Ministry of Public Works said it will continue to engage local organizations in road upkeep, positioning the CBOs as key partners in sustaining Liberia's road infrastructure.

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