Monrovia – The Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission (LERC) has issued six separate licenses to the Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) after the nation’s premier energy supplier met all of the criteria for licensing. He said while the attention of the world is riveted on these developments in Liberia’s electricity supply industry, the expectations of Liberians with respect to accessing reliable, affordable, and stable electricity is high. “Consequently, we make this appeal to the Government of Liberia and our development partners for their continued support to the LERC in order to achieve the stated objectives as outlined in the 2015 Electricity Law of Liberia,” he pleaded. The Chairman on the House Committee on Lands, Mines and Energy, Rep. Vincent Willie called pledged the Legislature’s support LEC and called on the corporation to improve its service delivery. She said the EU believes that the expansion of the electricity sector must be affordable, but for this to happen, a solid private sector is necessary.

Source: Front Page Africa March 11, 2021 06:56 UTC