By Moses J. Dawoe
Southeast Correspondent
The Golden Veroleum Liberia (GVL) has launched a large-scale road rehabilitation project worth over US$1 million, aiming to improve transportation infrastructure across Grand Kru, Sinoe, and Maryland Counties.
The concession company, which operates in southeastern Liberia, is currently rehabilitating 472 kilometers of laterite roads from Weah Town in Sinoe County to Maryland County. The initiative is expected to enhance mobility and economic activities in these remote regions.
GVL’s Public Relations Officer, Mark Treason, emphasized that this roadwork is not part of the company’s corporate social responsibility but rather a strategic investment to support local infrastructure.
“This project is a significant commitment by GVL, independent of our corporate social obligations,” Treason stated. “We are dedicating over $1 million to ensure better road connectivity in these counties.”
He further disclosed that GVL is working in close collaboration with the Ministry of Public Works to engage qualified road construction companies for the rehabilitation work.
Speaking during an exclusive interview on February 17, 2025, at GVL’s Garraway Estate, Treason highlighted that the project aligns with the government’s efforts to improve access roads in the southeast, in line with President Boakai’s ARREST Agenda.
In addition to infrastructure development, GVL is also making significant contributions to education in Grand Kru. Treason revealed that the company is assisting in compensating more than 30 volunteer teachers who are not on the government payroll, helping to sustain the local school system.
“GVL has stepped in to support teachers who would otherwise go unpaid. This is part of our broader commitment to the communities in which we operate,” he said.
The company is providing essential supplies such as desks and stationery to various government institutions within its operational areas, filling critical gaps in the education sector.
The County Education Officer of Grand Kru has publicly commended GVL for its contributions to local education and infrastructure.
Treason noted that GVL is also addressing housing challenges for its workforce, with 80% of its employees residing in company-provided facilities, including Sorrowken Camp, Wedabo Geneken Estate Camp, Garraway Estate, and Beloken Estate Campl, respectively.
“Our housing initiatives ensure that employees have access to decent living conditions, which is an integral part of our corporate responsibility,” he added.
According to him, GVL’s ongoing investments in infrastructure and education underscore its broader role in supporting development efforts across southeastern Liberia, beyond its core operations in the palm oil industry of Liberia.
