The latest commitment in the tone of US$20 million for road connectivity is in addition to the ongoing Somalia Drive road project. The latest commitment from the Japanese government to the Liberian government follows a meeting between Japan Ambassador and President George Weah. “As a commitment to modernization of housing for citizens of Liberia, we embarked on a project to delete huts and replace them with concrete housing units. I am therefore asking your government to partner with me in building these housing units in addition to modern markets.”For his part, Amb. The Somalia Drive Freeway road known as Japan Freeway and the JFK Maternity Center are some of Japan’s signature projects in Monrovia.

Source: Front Page Africa June 28, 2021 00:11 UTC