MONROVIA – Back home, tangible signs of progress are emerging in the heart of the capital. Monrovia’s iconic Broad Street is once again aglow. From Randall to Mechlin Street, once-darkened shops and market stalls now shine under the renewed glow of public electricity. The impact goes beyond aesthetics.
Street vendors linger longer into the night now than before. Shops remain open late. And the familiar hum of generators is slowly giving way to more affordable public power. These developments reflect a growing sense of optimism.
Quiet Signs of Growth
Finance Minister Augustine Ngafuan told the Prime FM’s “Night Time Heat” that Liberia’s strategic international engagements are beginning to yield tangible results, particularly in the electricity sector. He noted that street vendors are now able to stay longer doing businesses in the night, and shops are extending their operating hours thanks to improved power supply.
Minister Ngafuan emphasized that while Liberia’s economic recovery remains modest, the return of reliable electricity is helping to restore consumer confidence and enabling small businesses to flourish. He described this quiet but meaningful progress as evidence that Liberia is taking deliberate steps—both domestically and through international partnerships—to stabilize and grow its economy.
