Amid constant darkness at Roberts International Airport (RIA), the Government of Liberia (GOL) has assured US$22 million “swift intervention project” to address power outage at the country’s only international airport.
At a news conference Monday, the Minister of State for Presidential Affairs, Nathaniel McGill, said President Weah is concerned about the situation at the RIA, and is now putting in place measures to address the problem.
Minister McGill stated that, as part of immediate priorities, a special cabinet team will work with the airport authorities to make swift interventions.
He named some of the prompt interventions as the working of the air navigation system, which has not been changed for over 25 years, the improvement of stable electricity, including another source of power, a solar system as well as the increase in fire system equipment, among others.
The Presidential Affairs Minister put the cost of the project at around US$22—US$23 million, to be completed in 6—7 months period, with the involvement of the National Legislature.
