NPA NEWSPAPER DUMMY 3

Monday, August 24, 2026

HON. DUKULY HAS COMMENDED HIS EXCELLENCY PRESIDENT JOSEPH NYUMA BOAKAI, SR.

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PA Managing Director, Hon. Dukuly has commended his Excellency, President Joseph Nyuma road infrastructure and the interest of the Liberia people, noting that the reconstruction and expansion of the 1.9-kilometer road corridor between the Gabriel Tucker Bridge and the Freeport of Monrovia is a major milestone in Liberia's infrastructure development agenda. Hon. Dukuly was speaking at program marking the groundbreaking of the 1.9-kilometer road project from the Gabriel Tucker Bridge to the Freeport of Monrovia corridor when he delivered the welcome remark. He said the project which is a significant benefit to stakeholders, Port users and the Liberian public, reflects the Government's commitment to facilitating trade and economic growth through the country's principal gateway, the Freeport of Monrovia. Hon. Dukuly emphasized that the road linking the Freeport of Monrovia to the Gabriel Tucker Bridge is one of Liberia's most important transport corridors, serving thousands of private motorists and commercial vehicles transporting goods and services throughout the country. He assured the Ministry of Public Works, the contractor, and all stakeholders of the National Port Authority's full cooperation throughout the implementation of the project. Delivering the keynote address, His Excellency President Joseph Nyuma

Boakai, Sr. described the project as one of Liberia's most strategically important infrastructure investments because it connects the nation's economic gateway with the rest of the country. President Boakai expressed profound gratitude to the Government and people of Japan for their continued generosity and partnership, noting that the investment directly supports the Government's AR- REST Agenda for Inclusive Development (AAID). He urged residents and motorists to remain patient during the construction period, assuring them that the temporary inconveniences will ultimately result in safer roads, improved transportation, and long-term economic benefits. The President also reaffirmed his ad ministration's unwavering commitment to modernizing Liberia's road network as a key driver of national development and economic transformation. The ceremony concluded with the official groundbreak ing, marking the commencement of one of Liberia's most significant road infra structure projects, expected to enhance mobility, improve trade facilitation, reduce flooding, and strengthen economic activities at the country's busiest seaport. Following the groundbreaking ceremony, NPA Managing Director Hon. Sekou A. M. Dukuly took His Excellency, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. and members of the Liberian government on a guided tour to the BMC and LMC Piers which are undergoing reconstruction.