The Chief Executive Officer of Engineers & Planners Ltd, Mr. Ibrahim Mahama, has made a significant contribution to the Liberia Airport Authority by donating 20 police vehicles and three 1,200 KVA electricity power generators.
The donation was presented in Monrovia in the presence of the President of Liberia, H.E. Joseph Boakai, and Vice President, H.E. Jeremiah Koung.
During the presentation, Mr. Mahama shared his deep connection with Liberia. “When I came here recently, I noticed that the airport needed help. I didn’t waver, and through the persistent reminders from the Vice President, I made sure to work with Mark and Kamara, who have been very supportive,
Liberia is like my home. When I run away from Ghana, my next stop is Liberia. I don’t see myself differently from a Liberian, and I grew up with Liberians all my life. It’s all family here.”he added.
He humorously added that he might apply for a Liberian passport, drawing laughter from those present at the ceremony.
Mr. Mahama emphasized that this gesture was just a small token of his appreciation and his intention to continue supporting Liberia in the future.
President Boakai expressed gratitude for Mr. Mahama’s generosity, noting the timely arrival of the vehicles and generators. He assured that these contributions would be put to good use, enhancing the operational capacity of the airport and the police service.
Mr. Mahama’s relationship with Liberia is longstanding and impactful. His company, Engineers & Planners Ltd (E&P), was the first to reintroduce commercial mining activities in Liberia after over two decades of civil war.
Winning the contract to mine the iron ore concession for Arcelormittal in Yekepa, Liberia, E&P created employment opportunities for both Liberians and other African nationals.
This project contributed significantly to the Liberian economy through the payment of taxes and import duties.
The Arcellor Mittal contract also facilitated the transfer of knowledge, allowing Liberia access to top-level and experienced human resources for their extractive industry.
This training has proved beneficial to the country’s economy, providing young Liberians in their 20s and 30s with formal work experience and opening up opportunities for future employment in the sector.
At the time E&P entered Liberia, the workforce was largely inexperienced, with many older workers having retired due to the prolonged civil war. E&P took on the responsibility of training the younger generation, providing them with essential skills and work experience, thus paving the way for other development multcountryinational companies to invest in Liberia.
Mr. Mahama’s contributions continue to have a lasting positive impact on Liberia, reinforcing the bond between the two nations.
Source : Joycelyn Marigold -African Property Magazine
