By Jamesetta D Williams
Deputy Info Minister Daniel O. Sando has supplied updates on key initiatives aimed toward strengthening Liberia’s financial system, enhancing nationwide meals safety, and fostering regional collaboration.
Within the agricultural sector, Deputy Minister Sando introduced the conclusion of a three-day evaluation mission with the Mainland Group of Firms from China, which is getting ready a US$100 million funding in Liberia.
The group, which already operates a number of agro-industrial amenities throughout Africa together with 5 factories in Côte d’Ivoire producing 450,000 tons of rubber yearly, in addition to amenities in Tanzania, Malawi, Uganda, and Zambia plans to ascertain processing crops and agro-industrial operations in Liberia.
In line with Deputy Minister Sando, land has already been secured in District #12, Bong County for a rice processing manufacturing facility, whereas a number of hectares in Margibi County have been allotted for a cassava starch processing plant.
Further initiatives embrace the event of a sugar refinery supported by sugarcane plantations, development of warehouses and logistics hubs close to ports, and growth of transport amenities. These initiatives are anticipated to lift farmers’ incomes by 20–30%, immediately profit greater than 150,000 households inside 5 years, create 1000’s of jobs, and cut back reliance on imported items.
On the worldwide entrance, Deputy Minister Sando introduced the “Yr of Return” for the Liberian Diaspora scheduled for December 2025, following the Diaspora Engagement Convention in Washington, D.C. The occasion will welcome Liberians from all over the world, together with African People, as a part of efforts to encourage funding and participation in nationwide growth. Deputy Minister Sando emphasised that this initiative displays President Joseph N. Boakai’s dedication to nationwide unity and socio-economic renaissance, highlighting the crucial function of Liberians overseas in supporting Liberia’s development.
Deputy Minister Sando additionally highlighted regional collaboration within the well being sector. The Ministry of Well being is internet hosting a three-day West Africa Well being Group (WAHO) Regional Convention in Monrovia, starting October 1, 2025. The convention convenes ECOWAS member states, together with Liberia, Sierra Leone, Nigeria, and Senegal, to assessment emergency response coordination, assess ongoing well being packages, and tackle challenges similar to funding, infrastructure, and communication gaps. The occasion goals to develop sensible methods to boost collective well being safety throughout the area.
Relating to current vitality sector issues, Deputy Minister Sando clarified that the federal government isn’t concentrating on particular petroleum firms or spiritual teams. Non permanent closures of amenities, together with Shumach Oil and Gasoline and Comax, have been a part of routine regulatory enforcement by the Liberia Petroleum Refining Firm (LPRC) to make sure compliance with nationwide monitoring protocols. Amenities have been reopened after the businesses agreed to satisfy regulatory requirements, demonstrating the federal government’s dedication to transparency and orderly sector operations.
Lastly, Deputy Minister Sando introduced that Liberia is taking steps to draw further overseas direct funding within the vitality sector. Alaska Canto and TotalEnergies have signed offshore oil exploration agreements, marking Liberia’s first main oil exploration deal in over a decade. Alaska Canto at present operates in 22 nations, together with Equatorial Guinea, Senegal, Uganda, and Zambia, whereas TotalEnergies is a worldwide vitality firm. Liberia is anticipated to obtain a $27 million signing bonus from the agreements. Preparations for exploration will observe legislative ratification and public hearings, emphasizing the technical {and professional} nature of the method.
By these initiatives, Deputy Minister Sando careworn that Liberia is specializing in financial growth, diaspora engagement, regional cooperation, and overseas funding, laying the groundwork for sustainable development, job creation, and enhanced nationwide resilience.
