By Laurina B. Lormia
The Ministry of Public Works in collaboration with Lawmakers has launched the decentralization of the Community Gravel Roads Rehabilitation Project in Harper Maryland County.
This move is part of the Government of Liberia’s broader commitment to improving accessibility, promoting economic activities, and enhancing road safety across all regions of the country, including rural communities.
Making remarks, Public Works Minister Roland Layfette Giddings, emphasized the importance of equitable infrastructure growth. Stating that “Decentralization” is not just a policy, it is a necessity.
He added that the people in Maryland deserve the same road quality and access as those in urban hubs.
Today marks a new dawn for Tubman University students, faculty, and surrounding residents.
He reiterated the government’s vision to ensure that paved roads reach Maryland County in 2029, and called on community residents to take ownership of the project.
Tubman University president Olu Menje praised the initiative, stating that improved road access would significantly ease mobility for students, staff, and visiting faculty while boosting local commerce and emergency response capabilities.
According to him, the decentralization of the Community Gravel Roads Rehabilitation Project into Maryland County, especially in Harper and critical institutions like Tubman University, represents a bold step toward regional equality in infrastructure and showcases.
He however mentioned that the government’s determination to connect and empower every Liberian community is also a testament of the love the county’s leaders have towards their people.
Meanwhile, this expansion comes in direct response to longstanding concerns from the county’s lawmakers about deteriorating road conditions, particularly during the rainy season when many routes become impassable.
Interestingly, they have committed to providing fuel oil for running the equipment.
The project, which initially kicked off in Montserrado, Margibi, and Bomi Counties, now extends its reach to Maryland County, targeting underserved communities with a particular focus on communities around Harper City and Tubman University.
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