Mano Manufacturing Company’s 1stPalm Oil Refinery In Sight -As CSNL Lauds CEO Asaad Fadel For Economic Development

The Civil Society Network of Liberia (CSNL) has commended Mano Manufacturing Company and its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Asaad Fadel, for the development of a Palm Oil Refinery, which will convert locally produced crude palm oil into RBD olein (Cooking oil) and high-quality derivatives aligned with international standards.
The group said that the establishment of a palm oil refinery for the first time in Liberia’s history is a milestone by Mano Manufactory Company that deserves recognition.
The Civil Society Network of Liberia stated that Mano Manufacturing Company is a transformative investment that marks a new era of industrial self-sufficiency and national value creation.
Due to be commissioned in November 2025, the refinery will finally take palm oil from seed to bottle and provide hundreds of direct and indirect jobs, strengthen domestic supply chains and reduce dependency on imported edible oils.
It’s presence will also develop human capital through skill training and career enhancement and contribute to transforming the local community and create access to locally produced refined cooking oil.
“This is a strategic commitment by Fadel to retain value in Liberia unlike other businessmen who are interested in exporting Liberia’s natural resources in its raw form,” the Network.
The Civil Society Network of Liberia described the Company and its CEO continuous impactful contributions towards the economic growth and development of Liberia and its people as tremendous investments into different sectors of the Liberian Society.
The Network said the development of a palm oil refinery, first of its kind in Liberia, will boost economic development and create jobs for Liberians noting, “We like to recognize that since the purchase of Sime Darby Plantation Investment in 2019, now known as Mano Palm Oil Plantation, Mr.Fadel has been committed to making continuous economic contributions to Liberia.”
Apart from contributing towards Liberia economy through investments in different businesses like the expected palm oil refinery, the Civil Society Network of Liberia also recognized Fadel as a sports supporter and devotee.
Besides the massive support Mano Manufacturing Company(MANCO) is providing to Mighty Barrolle Basketball team, the group outlined that Fadel is also the head Coach of the Mighty Barrolle Basketball Team.
As a passionate lover of basketball, the Network described Fadel as a charismatic character who has brought so much passion and desire to the sport adding that despite the wealth he has, his humble behavior of coaching a basketball team has brought so much attraction to the sport which has also increased the fan and support base of Mighty Barrolle.
The Civil Society Network of Liberia pointed out that the establishment of a palm oil refinery by Mano Manufacturing Company owned by Fadel, the Liberian-born Lebanese business executive, will have far-reaching positive impacts.
The Civil Society Network of Liberia reiterated its commendation of Mano Manufacturing Company for the establishment of a refinery, which will add full economic value to palm oil.