Boakai Admires LPRC Infrastructure Progress
-Commends Management For First State-Sponsored Fuel Consignment
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has visited the Liberia Petroleum Refining Company (LPRC) facility on Bushrod Island, where he toured key infrastructure projects and witnessed the ongoing discharge of the company’s first state-sponsored consignment of petroleum products in four decades.
The President began his visit at the LPRC Jetty, where the historic petroleum shipment was being offloaded.
The arrival of the consignment marks a major milestone in the government’s effort to ensure a stable and affordable fuel supply by enabling the state-owned enterprise to import products directly.
From the Jetty, President Boakai proceeded to inspect the nearly completed 17,000-cubic-meter gasoline storage tank, a significant addition to the company’s storage capacity as well as a state-of-the-art petroleum testing laboratory, which is in its final phase of construction.
“I am impressed by the remarkable transformation taking place at LPRC under this new leadership,” President Boakai said. “This is what happens when young, visionary professionals are given the space to lead. Managing Director Tweh is a shining example of what Liberia’s youth can achieve. I urge other young people to emulate his commitment, focus, and results-driven leadership,” he noted.
The President further assured the LPRC team of his administration’s unwavering support, noting, “As long as this management continues to deliver these kinds of positive results, they can count on my full backing.”
In a brief statement following the tour, LPRC Managing Director, Amos B. Tweh, expressed gratitude to the President for the trust placed in him and the current management team.
“We’re honored by your visit today and deeply thankful for the opportunity to serve,” said Tweh. “The ongoing construction of the 17,000-cubic-meter gasoline tank, the near completion of a world-class petroleum testing laboratory, and the successful arrival of our first petroleum shipment are just the beginning. We are committed to delivering on your mandate and transforming LPRC into a modern, efficient, and transparent institution.”
The inspection on Friday, July 29, 2025, highlighted the Boakai administration’s focus on strengthening energy security, building institutional capacity, and promoting youth leadership in key public sector roles. The LPRC’s progress under its current management reflects a renewed vision for self-sufficiency and improved service delivery in Liberia’s petroleum sector.