MONROVIA – The Environmental Safety Company (EPA), in collaboration with the Monrovia Metropolis Company (MCC), the Liberia Advertising and marketing Affiliation (LMA), and several other Neighborhood-Primarily based Enterprises (CBEs), has damaged floor for a serious Stable Waste Administration Transformative Pilot Venture. The initiative, funded by the Authorities of Canada, goals to modernize waste administration, deal with persistent sanitation challenges, and create sustainable jobs in Monrovia.
By Francis G. Boayue
The undertaking falls underneath the Measurement, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) Local weather Motion framework, a central pillar of Canada’s Novasphere initiative, and is anticipated to turn into a mannequin for future waste administration techniques throughout the nation.
The official groundbreaking and website turnover ceremony was held on Friday, July 11, on the Jorkpen City Market in Monrovia—signaling a big milestone within the metropolis’s push towards improved sanitation and environmental sustainability.
Christopher Godlove, Co-Lead of the Stable Waste Administration Transformative Pilot, handed over the positioning to the contractor, Classic Group of Firms. He expressed confidence within the undertaking’s transformative potential.
“This undertaking will pave the best way for brand new approaches to managing waste, not solely in Monrovia however all through Liberia,” Godlove stated. “It can create jobs and supply sustainable options to a few of our most urgent sanitation challenges.”
Godlove praised the collaborative efforts of all stakeholders—from the EPA’s technical management to MCC’s operational help and LMA’s essential function in securing the undertaking website. He emphasised the significance of CBEs in constructing a round financial system round waste, saying:
“We depend on the data and dedication of CBEs to show waste into financial alternatives.”
He known as on the Classic Group to make sure the undertaking is delivered inside the focused three to 4 months and confused the necessity for a sustainable enterprise mannequin post-construction to maintain the power viable for years to come back.
Additionally talking on the ceremony, Madam Vermon Sangah Lloyd—representing the MRV Local weather Motion Stable Waste Staff and the Authorities of Canada—lauded the collective dedication to the undertaking.
“Waste administration is a nationwide precedence,” Lloyd declared. “This facility will function a mannequin for future waste therapy and administration efforts throughout Liberia.”
She expressed gratitude to Canada and the Novasphere program for his or her unwavering help and urged the contractor to stick to timelines and high quality requirements.
Talking on behalf of the Monrovia Metropolis Company, Deputy Metropolis Mayor and Metropolis Supervisor Jones N. Williams expressed deep appreciation for the partnership and praised the management of each Lloyd and Godlove. He additionally acknowledged EPA Deputy Director Dweh Boley for his responsiveness and dedication.
Williams highlighted the important function of the LMA, notably the market girls, in defending the undertaking website towards political interference.
“They stood agency and made positive this undertaking stayed right here,” he recalled. “Their resilience was key in preserving this market house for improvement.”
He shared a private word, revealing that each his mom and Finance Minister Augustine Ngafuan’s mom had been as soon as market girls.
“This undertaking honors the sacrifices of on a regular basis Liberians. It’s a supply of pleasure for each the federal government and our individuals.”
For his half, EPA Deputy Government Director Dweh Siehwloh Boley underscored the pressing want for improved sanitation in Monrovia and known as on the LMA to take full possession of the power upon its completion.
“We face a waste administration disaster,” Boley warned. “This undertaking comes at a important time.”
He emphasised the significance of upkeep and group accountability, referencing biblical teachings on cleanliness.
“Even the very best facility turns into ineffective with out correct care,” he stated. “If we don’t take possession, we’re squandering donor help.”
LMA President Elizabeth Sambolah echoed these sentiments, recounting the political hurdles overcome to retain the positioning for the undertaking.
“We stood our floor—no politician may intrude,” she said. “This undertaking belongs to the individuals.”
Sambolah pushed again towards the stereotype that entrepreneurs are solely chargeable for city filth, urging community-wide participation in sanitation efforts. She additionally advocated for innovation within the undertaking’s subsequent part.
“We want a recycling machine like these in neighboring nations. If land is required, we’ll present it,” she stated. “Convey the machine—we’ll guarantee it advantages everybody.”
She concluded with a pledge of full cooperation from the entrepreneurs, “rain or shine,” to see the undertaking via to success.
