Vice President Joseph N. Boakai has restated that the Gbarnga-Mendikorma highway project will not only bring great relief to the people of North-Western Liberia, but will also open the country to sub-regional commerce and trade. He noted that the road project will further increase the Gross Domestic Product of Liberia and enhance free movement of peoples and goods in the sub-region in keeping with Mano River Union (MRU) protocols. Vice President Boakai said without roads it is impossible to execute programs in health, education, agriculture and other areas that are critical to the growth and development of the nation. The signing is a financing agreement that will cover the first section of Lotone of the Gbarnga-Mendikorma highway project at the cost of US$20 million, a release from the Office of the Vice President said. The signing Friday commemorates the fourth signing ceremony for funds earmarked for the Gbarnga-Salayea road project.

Source: GNN Liberia February 11, 2017 19:47 UTC