The Managing Director of the National Port Authority (NPA) Sekou A.M. Dukuly has announced an ambitious US$550 million investment plan aimed at modernizing Liberia’s ports over the next five years.
Speaking on ELBC Radio’s NPA Today program, Dukuly disclosed that the initiative will focus on dredging operations, infrastructure improvements, workforce development, and enhanced connectivity at the ports of Monrovia, Buchanan, Greenville, and Harper.
According to the NPA boss, the investment is expected to strengthen port efficiency, increase trade competitiveness, and support economic growth across the country. He further noted that Liberia currently operates one of the least congested ports in West Africa.
Dukuly also highlighted ongoing institutional reforms within the NPA, including the establishment of a Gender Inclusion Unit, making the NPA the first state-owned enterprise in Liberia to formally promote gender equity and inclusion in leadership and decision-making. The modernization program represents a significant step toward transforming Liberia’s maritime sector and positioning the country as a key regional trade hub.
