Construction and repair work on some of Monrovia's main thoroughfares officially began Friday, marking the launch of the first phase of an emergency road repair project sponsored by the government of Liberia and the World Bank.

Many of Liberia's roads were destroyed or neglected during the country's 14 years of civil war, and extraordinarily heavy rains over the past few years have damaged them further.

The road rehabilitation project - contracted to the China Henan International Cooperation Group (Chico) - is expected first to repair main roads within the capital and those connecting it to other major cities along the coast. A second phase will repair roads in rural areas.

At a ground-breaking event marking the beginning of the project, Minister of Public Works Loseni Dunzo said the first phase of the project would employ about 300 Liberians.

A representative of Chico said the project currently employs 150 and hopes to contribute to reconstruction by focusing on "knowledge transfer," adding that the company "will be in Liberia for at least 20 years."

World Bank country manager Luigi Giovine said that Chico – a company which currently has several construction projects throughout the continent - "won the contract fair and square."

The company is under pressure from the government and donors to finish the first phase of repairs before the rainy season resumes in April. The Chinese ambassador to Liberia encouraged Chico to "do an excellent job in quality and speed," warning "if you [Chico] fail to do so, you will have to go home."

Source : http://allafrica.com/stories/200711160772.html

Liberian come back home!

yes indeed, the projects have started. as a matter of fact, the first phase started few months ago. i believe that liberia is heading toward the right direction. i just hope that nigeria, our big brother gets things together real soon. enough of constant looking up to the west and expecting them to rescue us at all time. african countries must establish a brotherly love relationship and assist one another. market within or between african countries must be open and friendly. we should start looking up to one another for support and learn how to solidify the african pride. this is the only way respect will be given to us. we are encouraging african investors all over the world to come on to liberia and show off their muscle. i will rather depend on african establishment than expecting miracle from suckers who do not care about the future of africa. it is also time to get saudi arabia involved and remind them that they also fall into african continent. their attention is required all over africa.

nice one for liberia. I wish there'r going to be a lot more genuine cooperations between all west african states.

How true! it will be a wonderful proposal if all could be committed to doing it

vision is the key. only if african leaders could be blessed with clear vision, our continent will be a better place.

Depilot:

vision is the key. only if african leaders could be blessed with clear vision, our continent will be a better place.

i concur!, wow! good so see you base in Liberia! but Where actually in Liberia? i like to get intouch with you.

How about that

Good to hear.