Government Launches Rehabilitation of 18 Rural Road Lots in Lofa County Under TCEP II
[{Monrovia, Liberia — November 15, 2025]— The Government of Liberia, through the Ministry of Agriculture, has officially commenced the rehabilitation and reconstruction of eighteen (18) rural road lots in Lofa County under the Tree Crops Extension Project II (TCEP II). Supported by funding from the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), the project represents a major push to improve rural infrastructure, strengthen value chains, and enhance economic opportunities for smallholder farmers.
The works, covering more than 144 km of feeder roads across the districts of Salayea, Voinjama, Kolahun, Zorzor, Quardu Gboni, and Foya, will reconnect communities that have been long cut off by deteriorated road conditions. Once completed, the rehabilitated corridors will reduce transportation costs, cut travel time, limit post-harvest losses, and improve access to markets.
Speaking at the launch, Minister of Agriculture Dr. J. Alexander Nuetah reaffirmed the government’s dedication to resolving Liberia’s persistent farm-to-market challenges, emphasizing that improved road access directly supports increased agricultural production.
“Farm-to-market roads have been a major challenge for farmers across the country. Many of them produce a lot but struggle to reach the market due to poor roads. When we address the feeder road problem, we will have access to more food because our farmers will be motivated to grow more. We want to assure you that the government will prioritize the feeder road problem in the country.”
Lofa County Representative Momo Kpoto praised the Ministry’s leadership and pledged the caucus’s full support, urging local participation in safeguarding the investment. He stated:
“We have seen the hard work. We will stand with the Ministry, its engineers, and its partners to ensure our people benefit. When the engineers are gone, let's take our cutlasses to maintain the roads since they have other places to tend to. Take it as our own so that they know we appreciate their hard work. We should embrace this project.”
Local leaders and project beneficiaries welcomed the initiative, noting that long-standing road challenges have hampered economic opportunities, access to extension services, and the delivery of social amenities.
The Ministry announced that the eighteen (18) road lots are expected to be fully completed within ten months, adding that no delays are anticipated throughout the construction period.
Reaffirming its commitment to quality, transparency, and timely execution, the Ministry of Agriculture stressed that construction activities will align with national standards, be supervised closely with the Ministry of Public Works, and incorporate strong community engagement to ensure sustainability and long-term impact.
