The Management of the Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) has expressed serious concern over the growing incidents of damage to critical electrical infrastructure across its operational areas. The Corporation notes that several electric poles have been destroyed due to uncontrolled bush burning and land-clearing activities carried out by residents for farming and related purposes.
In addition, there has been an increase in the construction of structures and commercial activities taking place directly beneath, or dangerously close to, high-tension transmission lines—particularly within the restricted four-meter right-of-way corridor. LEC warns that these actions pose significant risks to public safety, surrounding communities, and the stability of the national power grid.
