By Domingo Dargbeh
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai addressed a pivotal National Infrastructure Conference on Monday, January 19, 2026. He called for the
urgent need to revitalize the already deteriorating infrastructure; a challenge rooted in the legacy of years of civil conflict.
The Nimba Conference aims to foster a comprehensive dialogue to confront and repair the crumbling infrastructure.
In his opening remark, Pres. Boakai cited the pressing condition of infrastructure, highlighting that roads are in a state of disrepair, public buildings have decayed, and access to reliable electricity, safe water, and adequate housing remains inadequate for many citizens.
“These conditions impose daily hardship on our citizens and constrain economic growth,” he stated, underscoring the need for immediate and effective action.
He spoke of a vision for infrastructure that goes beyond mere physical assets.
Boakai said infrastructure development must be human-centered, fostering dignity and opportunity.
“We should see roads and bridges beyond concrete and steel; energy systems beyond wires and turbines, and water systems beyond pipes.”
He framed these elements as essential lifelines for the nation.
The conference serves as a platform to address the urgent challenges posed by post-conflict landscape, where the scars of civil war are not only visible, but present an opportunity for renewal and growth.
“Rebuilding infrastructure in this context is also an act of national healing,” Boakai remarked, thus calling for a collective effort to “build back and build better.”
As he aligned the conference’s goals with his Administration’s ARREST Agenda, Boakai stressed the importance of inclusive and forward-thinking infrastructure development that adheres to Africa’s Agenda 2063, and the Sustainable Development Goals.
He urged stakeholders to move beyond fragmented efforts and adopt coordinated systems that leverage technology and innovation for the benefit of current and future generations.
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