𝐆𝐨v’𝐭, 𝐄𝐔 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐋𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐔𝐩 Rivercess County

The people of Rivercess County are celebrating a significant milestone as the Government of Liberia, through the Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC), intensifies efforts to extend electricity across the region. In collaboration with the European Union, which is funding the regional CLSG (Côte d'Ivoire, Liberia, Sierra Leone, and Guinea) electricity interconnection project, rural electrification is becoming a reality in communities that have long lived in darkness. The Rivercess County Administration has expressed deep appreciation to the Government of Liberia for prioritizing the county’s inclusion in this transformative development initiative. The ongoing electrification works mark a pivotal moment in the history of the county, ushering in opportunities for education, healthcare, entrepreneurship, and security, which all depend on reliable energy. Special recognition was extended to the European Union for its sustained partnership with Liberia, particularly in the energy sector. The EU’s financial and technical support to the CLSG Project is helping to connect Liberia’s rural communities to the West African Power Pool, enabling access to low-cost and sustainable electricity. In a statement from the Rivercess County administration, officials commended the government’s dual approach of simultaneously investing in electricity and road infrastructure two of the most essential pillars for national development. “This historic process is a game-changer for Rivercess. The county is gradually changing for the better, and we are proud of the progress,” said one local official. The electrification initiative is expected to boost socio-economic activities and improve the standard of living in Rivercess. Small businesses, schools, and health centers are already beginning to feel the early impacts, with hopes that the trend will inspire further investment and growth. As Liberia continues to decentralize development and improve access to social services, Rivercess County is emerging as a clear example of what can be achieved through sustained government commitment and international cooperation. The Government of Liberia and its development partners reaffirm their commitment to ensuring that no county is left behind in the national development agenda. With light now reaching Rivercess, the future indeed looks brighter.