Africa-Press – Liberia. ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML) has dedicated the Firestone to Kakata road, which was rehabilitated under the company’s community development initiative.
The 28-kilometer road connects the city of Kakata to the famous Firestone Club House (Harbel Hill) and was rehabilitated at a cost of more than $500,000 after a project launch in May this year.
At the official dedication in Kakata on Monday, ArcelorMittal’s Head of Sustainability and External Relations, Marcus Wleh, spoke of the company’s deep-rooted role in community development and thanked the people of Margibi for supporting the project.
Mr Wleh, who was representing ArcelorMittal’s CEO, confirmed that the project is a strong demonstration of ArcelorMittal Liberia’s commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and long-term partnership with local communities.
Said Mr Wleh: “To the good people of this district and the public, AML wants to officially thank you for your support. We thank you for your patience.”
“This half-million-dollar road rehabilitation project, which is about 28 kilometers, is just an example of a good public-private partnership.”
He praised the current leadership of Margibi County as “very dynamic” and said AML looks forward to working with them.
We did it not because ArcelorMittal has a lot of Money. We did it because we know it is our corporate social responsibility,” he noted
In remarks, the Representative of District #1 in Margibi, Elleh A. Artoh-Wreh, praised the management of ArcelorMittal Liberia for the work done on the road, stating that local communities are “excited and grateful” for this transformational development.
“This road is very important and it connects Kakata to Firestone and Buchanan in Grand County,” she said
Here we are today celebrating because of what AML has done, she said, adding, “When we have companies in Liberia and they understand their contribution towards the growth, the success, and development of that country, we just need to give them thanks and continue to knock on their doors.”
FREBENJA, a Liberian-owned construction company, implemented the project with supervision by AML and the Ministry of Public Works. Under the project, FREBENJA is required to maintain the road for the next six months.
Superintendent of Margibi O.J. Morris echoed a similar appreciation, emphasizing that the road project aligns with the Government of Liberia’s development agenda, particularly in enhancing road connectivity across the country.
ArcelorMittal Liberia has made community development a central part of its presence in the country, especially in counties like Nimba, Bong, and Grand Bassa. The company continues to invest in education by supporting local schools and running a vocational training center where young Liberians learn valuable trades like mechanics and electrical work.
It also operates hospitals and clinics that treat thousands of patients every year, most of them from surrounding communities. ArcelorMittal has built and repaired roads, markets, and clean water sources, and has supported farmers and small businesses through training and compensation programs.
Since 2006, the company has contributed millions to the County Social Development Fund of Grand Bassa, Bong and Nimba and launched a new Community Development Fund that delivers projects directly into the hands of people living near its operations.
Through these efforts, ArcelorMittal Liberia shows its ongoing commitment to helping Liberian communities grow stronger and more self-reliant.
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