The plant, valued at US$35 million, was inaugurated by President Weah while campaigning in the county on Thursday, August 31. President Weah, accompanied by Vice President Jewel Howard Taylor and other top government officials, cut the ribbon at the plant and activated the equipment to commence the initial rubber processing. Following the dedication, President Weah and his entourage departed the company’s premises to continue his political campaigning in the county. He emphasized that the Jeety Rubber Corporation is one of Liberia’s best modern factories, employing hundreds of citizens. According to the agreement, Jeety Rubber LLC will construct, develop, and operate a national rubber processing and production plant for the production of tires and other natural rubber products, including long and short rubber goods.

Source: Front Page Africa September 01, 2023 13:18 UTC