President Joseph N. Boakai has commissioned and dedicated twenty police vehicles, three Caterpillar generators and one fire service truck at the Roberts International Airport (RIA) aims at addressing the severe power shortages that have plagued the airport for years. The donations were made by Ibrahim Mahama, CEO of Engineers & Planners.
During the commissioning and dedication ceremony Friday, July 19, 2024 at the Robert International Airport in lower Marigibi County, President Boakai said, “We don’t want history to repeat itself where another airline refuses to land in Monrovia due to a lack of power. This gesture ensures that the airport will no longer be in darkness
The generators with one at 1250 kV and two at 110 kV each, will serve as vital standby power supplies.”
According to the Liberian leader, the airport has faced serious maintenance challenges since the end of the civil war; adding that under his administration, the management at the airport will ensure that proper maintenance are taken into consideration.
Boakai stated that if any investor wants to invest in the country, it is through the airport; adding, the airport is not a joke. The President used the occasion to appreciate the CEO of Engineers & Planners for the donations.
The donation of the new vehicles will support the Liberian police force in enhancing public safety. For his part, the CEO of Engineers Planners affirmed his organization’s commitment to Liberia’s growth.
Mahama indicated that his company is dedicated to aiding Liberia in any way possible. The event was attended by Vice President Jeremiah Koung, Police Inspector General Gregory Coleman, and Liberia Airport Authority Managing Director Jero Mends-Cole, and others.
