Published: April 30, 2026
MONROVIA — Deputy Minister for Press and Public Affairs Daniel O. Sando has disclosed that Liberia will officially dedicate a newly constructed, China-funded national broadcasting complex next week, describing the development as a major step forward in strengthening public information access and national development.
Speaking at the Ministry of Information (MOI) regular press briefing on April 30, Sando said the Government of Liberia, in partnership with the Liberia Broadcasting System (LBS), will hold the dedicatory ceremony on May 8, 2026, at the FDS Coffin Pond in Pangea City.
China-Funded Broadcast Complex to Boost Information Access
Sando emphasized the significance of the project, noting its potential to transform public service broadcasting nationwide.
“The new broadcasting complex, representing the Liberia Broadcasting System, marks a significant milestone in the advancement of public service broadcasting in Liberia and is expected to greatly enhance nationwide access to timely and reliable information,” he said.
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai is expected to officiate the ceremony alongside Yin Chengwu.
The project stems from a US$5 million agreement signed in April 2024 between the Liberian government and the People’s Republic of China to refurbish and expand the ELBC facility.
Food Safety Crackdown Intensifies
Beyond the broadcasting milestone, Sando disclosed that the Liberia Standards Authority has stepped up industrial surveillance to strengthen the country’s food control system.
According to him, inspections have been carried out across multiple production facilities in Montserrado County, targeting food and beverage companies to ensure adherence to safety and hygiene standards.
“The Authority emphasized that it will rigorously enforce the laws of Liberia to protect public health and secure the country’s food supply,” Sando noted.
Agriculture Investment Drive Targets Food Security
Sando also revealed that the Ministry of Agriculture, in collaboration with the African Development Bank and the Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation initiative, has launched a high-level investment roundtable aimed at accelerating agricultural transformation.
He said the initiative is designed to mobilize financial and technical resources to support Liberia’s National Seed Roadmap and Investment Plan.
“Building Liberia’s seed system has become increasingly important due to growing challenges from climate change, global conflicts, and economic shocks, which continue to disrupt supply chains and access to critical inputs such as seeds and fertilizers,” he said.
Sando added that Liberia is repositioning its seed sector as a cornerstone of sustainable agricultural growth by aligning investments with national priorities.
IMF Approves $266 Million Support Facility
In a further boost to Liberia’s reform agenda, Sando disclosed that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has approved a 21-month arrangement under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility totaling approximately US$266 million.
Citing an April 27 IMF release, he said Liberia’s economy continues to show strong momentum, with growth accelerating to 5.1% in 2025, largely driven by expansion in the mining sector.
“The Fund noted that economic growth accelerated in 2025 to 5.1 percent, largely driven by expansion in the mining sector, while highlighting that the political environment remains supportive of reforms under the Government’s national development framework—the ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development,” Sando stated.
He added that the facility will support climate adaptation efforts while leveraging partnerships to attract additional financing and strengthen balance of payments support to the Central Bank of Liberia.
Reforms Gain International Recognition
Following the IMF Executive Board’s decision, Deputy Managing Director Bo Li commended Liberia’s economic management and reform progress.
“He noted that fiscal adjustment has helped reduce vulnerabilities, while expenditure rationalization has supported the reallocation of resources toward priority investment projects and critical social programs,” Sando concluded.
A Broad Reform Agenda Taking Shape
From public broadcasting to agriculture and macroeconomic stability, Sando’s briefing outlined a government strategy that links infrastructure development, food security and financial reform under a unified national agenda.
Officials say the combined initiatives signal Liberia’s push to strengthen institutional capacity, improve livelihoods and build resilience in the face of global economic and climate challenges.
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