By RIA – The Liberia Airport Authority (LAA) has received vital equipment from Ghanaian billionaire Ibrahim Mahama, founder and CEO of Engineers & Planners Limited and Dzata Cement, strengthening the nation’s infrastructure and security for air travel.
The Liberia Airport Authority received three high-capacity (1,200 KVA) energy generators and twenty police cars from multimillionaire industrialist Mahama. Attending the Monrovia ceremony were vice president Jeremiah Koung and president Joseph Boakai of Liberia.
The principal international gateway of Liberia, Roberts International Airport, is anticipated to experience enhanced security and operational efficiency as a result of the donation. The generators will give a steady power supply, which is essential for efficient airport operations, and the police cars will bolster the airport’s security force.
President Boakai thanked Mahama and emphasized the importance of giving to the advancement of the country. He emphasized that by “significantly improving our airport’s capabilities,” the donation will raise traveler comfort and safety. Vice President Koung made these remarks, stressing the historical connections between Ghana and Liberia. He thanked Mahama from the bottom of his heart for his commitment to Liberia’s development and said that his acts demonstrated the “strong bond” that exists between the two nations.
Well-known for his humanitarian efforts across Africa, Mahama reiterated his dedication to supporting infrastructure projects that benefit the local populace. He emphasized that strong infrastructure is essential for economic expansion and conveyed his belief that the equipment will greatly enhance airport operations.
The well-known businessman Mahama is the younger brother of John Dramani Mahama, the current presidential candidate for Ghana in 2024 and the country’s president from 2012 to 2017. His business, Engineers & Planners (E&P), is a mining and construction enterprise that has a major presence in both Ghana and Liberia. It was established in 1997. With around 4,000 employees, E&P has built a number of infrastructure projects, including mining and road building.
At its top-notch mines in Tarkwa and Abosso, Ghana, E&P is currently contract mining for hard rock for the South African mining company Gold Fields.A significant $230 million equipment finance deal that E&P inked with the Mansour Group in 2023 showed the company’s continued growth and commitment to the area.
By Alphanso G. Kalama
