The Liberia Airport Authority (LAA) has disclosed its plan to modernize airport infrastructure and improve resilient power supply, making a clarion call for collaborative efforts in improving the aviation sector of Liberia.
LAA Deputy Managing Director for Technical Services, Jonathan Enders, made the disclosure on behalf of the LAA at the “Aviation Awareness” event hosted by the Liberia Civil Aviation Authority(LCAA) on Monday, May 5,2025, at the Ministerial Complex in Congo Town.
Director Enders said the modernization efforts will include upgrading existing terminal facilities, improving runway conditions, implementing advanced technologies to streamline airport services, upgrading firefighting equipment and enhancing a stable power supply.
He also emphasized the importance of working together with government agencies, private sector players, and international partners to address current challenges faced by the aviation industry.
Enders added, “The LAA is focused on enhancing regional air travel.
Doing so, we are embarking on the modernization of our airport facilities.
It is time to invest in the future of Liberia’s aviation. Stakeholder collaboration is very essential.”
Also speaking on behalf of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, Captain Chris Najomo commended all actors within the Liberian aviation industry, and re-echoed the commitment of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority to working with the LCAA in improving air travel in Africa.
Also in a remark, Transport Minister Sirleaf Tyler, announced that he has presented a proposal to President Boakai to declare aviation a national emergency to call all actors to action in supporting the industry.
The occasion was also graced by the Minister of State Without Portfolio, Mamaka Bility, Director General of LCAA, Julius Dennis;, Director General of Sierra Leone Aviation Authority, Masayeroh Barrie; Executive Director of BAGASOO, Jailza S. Rodriguez, and Cameroon Ambassador & Doyen of the Diplomatic Corps; Amb. Beng Augustine Gang, among others.
The event, held under the theme “Connecting Liberia, The Power of Aviation,” focused on promoting awareness around the critical role aviation plays in Liberia’s development and fostering a culture of safety, innovation, and engagement within the aviation industry.
