The Government of China has donated solar powered systems to the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications intended to boost communication infrastructure and economic development of eight of Liberia’s fifteen counties.
The implementation of the project will provide a stable, reliable, clean and green power supply for the central office as well as other eight counties post offices in Liberia.
The counties expected to benefit include: Montserrado, Bomi, Magibi, Bong, Nimba, Grand Gedeh and Grand Bassa.
Speaking Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at the official turning over of the equipment to the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications, Chinese Ambassador YIN Chengwu described the Solar Power Project as a boost for Liberia’s local communication infrastructure.
He expressed thanked the Liberian Government and people for accepting the project as an important achievement of practical cooperation between China and Liberia.
The Chinese Diplomat said his country is committed to helping Liberia achieve economic and social developments.
Ambassador Chengwu added that he was honored to attend the handover ceremony for the donation of the solar power.
He assured China’s continuous work with the Liberian government to strive for greater development of practical cooperation in all fields between the two countries.
“China and Liberia are good friends, good partners, and good brothers. Under the strong leaderships and strategic guidance of President Xi Jinping and President Joseph Boakai, China-Liberia relations are ushering in a new stage. As always, China will continue pursuing the principles of sincerity, real results, amity and good faith in China-Liberia relations, and jointly promote fruitful results in China-Liberia friendly, pragmatic and win-win cooperation,” Ambassador Yin said.
The program was graced by Sekou M. Kromah, Minister of Posts and Telecommunications, Augustine S. Karpeh, Deputy Minister of Posts and Telecommunications, Paul W. Thomas, Director General of Posts, Nathaniel T. Kwabo, Director General of the Cabinet, and other distinguished officials and media representatives.
