About 137 pieces of heavy-duty earth-moving equipment have arrived at the Freeport of Monrovia, marking the first batch of 285 machines procured by the Government of Liberia to boost road connectivity and infrastructure nationwide.
According to Yellow Machine Coordinating Committee Chairman, Brownie Samukai, the arrival signals the government’s strong commitment to infrastructural advancement under the ARREST Agenda.
Samukai disclosed that the equipment will be transported to Careysburg for storage and inspection before being deployed in counties across the country. He noted that the remaining batches are expected in the coming weeks.
This initiative, he said, is set to improve road access, support farmers and businesses, and strengthen development across Liberia’s 15 counties.
Speaking on the on-going distribution of the “Yellow Machines” to counties, Samukai emphasized that the equipment is strictly designated for national development purposes and not for political or personal interests.
“These machines are mission-oriented—they are not for political or personal gain. Every movement is tracked by the Board of Authority, and counties like Nimba, Bong, Grand Bassa, and Lofa will each receive two full sets to ensure equitable deployment and accountability, while the remaining counties will receive one set each,” Samukai stated.
According to him, the allocation formula is designed to reflect the size, infrastructure demands, and development priorities of various counties. Nimba, Bong, Grand Bassa, and Lofa—among the larger counties—will benefit from two complete sets of the heavy-duty road and construction equipment to accelerate rehabilitation efforts and boost local infrastructure development.
Samukai further disclosed that the board has instituted strict monitoring mechanisms to track the machines’ use, prevent misuse, and guaranteed that they will be applied strictly to public works projects, including road rehabilitation, drainage improvement, and other essential community infrastructure initiatives.
He noted that every movement of the equipment will be documented and supervised by the Board of Authority to maintain transparency and build public confidence in the initiative.
Samukai concluded by urging county authorities and local leaders to work collaboratively with the board to ensure that the machines serve their intended purpose—delivering tangible development benefits to citizens across Liberia.
