Monrovia – The House of Representatives has controversially concurred with the Liberian Senate in the ratification of the mineral development agreement (MDA) between the Government of Liberia and Hummingbird Resources. Rep. Gwaikolo’s motion was based on the communication from the Liberian Senate seeking the House’s timely concurrence; noting that when ratified, the mineral development agreement will boost the economy and create jobs. Sen. Brown complained that the Mineral Development Agreement (MDA) is for 25 years and it’s not something that can be passed so fast without debating it. Also giving reasons for his walkout, Bomi Senator Sando Johnson noted the Senate was proceeding wrongly as the agreement was passed hastily. The key benefits in the Hummingbird Agreement include jobs which comprise over 1,000 direct jobs and around 2,500 indirect jobs that are to be provided.

Source: Front Page Africa March 06, 2019 00:22 UTC