-As Pres. Boakai Launches US$26M Poultry Project
By: G. Bennie Bravo Johnson, I
Liberia is poised for a major breakthrough in its agricultural sector as President Joseph Nyuma Boakai leads the charge to revive food production and reduce import dependency.
On Friday, May 2, 2025, the Liberian leader made a visit to Careyburg District, rural Montserrado County, where he inspected the ongoing construction of a US$26 million chicken poultry project — a national initiative expected to change the economic landscape of the country.
The project which is being funded through a collaborative effort by the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning and the Ministry of Agriculture, with oversight from the Ministry of State, spans across 50 acres of land, is a key component of President Boakai ARREST Agenda — with a special focus on agricultural revitalization, rural empowerment, and food self-sufficiency.
Liberia currently spends millions of dollars annually on importing eggs, chicken, and fertilizer — all of which could soon be locally produced through this investment. At full completion, it is anticipated that the poultry facility will produce over 2,000 eggs per day, drastically reducing Liberia’s reliance on imported eggs and poultry products.
Meanwhile, during the tour, Presidential Press Secretary, Atty. Kula Fofana,
described the project as a groundbreaking investment that aims to position Liberia as self-sufficient in poultry production and a potential exporter in the West African region.”
“This project is still in its early stages, but it is a groundbreaking investment by the Liberian government. It aims to position Liberia not just as self-sufficient in poultry production, but as a potential exporter in the West African region,” said Presidential Press Secretary, Atty. Kula Fofana.
She averred that the poultry facility referred to as the Liberia Poultry Project is 100% Liberian-owned. At the same time provided that it is funded by a loan secured from various sources. Adding that the project reflects a deliberate move by President Boakai’s administration to invest in homegrown solutions that address food insecurity and youth unemployment.
Atty. Fofana underscored the broader economic implications of the poultry project. “This project will create thousands of direct and indirect jobs, especially for young people in the surrounding communities. From poultry farming to feed production, packaging, distribution, and even fertilizer processing, there are numerous value chains that this initiative will activate.”
The Presidential Press Secretary further disclosed that the government is working with the “Agriculture Turnkey Project”, a strategic implementing partner to ensure that Liberians are at the forefront of all operational aspects. “Our employees and contractors are Liberians. This is not just an agricultural project; it is an economic stimulus package,” she added.
Local businesses are expected to benefit from contracts and service provisions to the project, while farmers will have access to local supplies of fertilizer, another component of the facility.
The poultry project, according to the Minister of Agriculture, the project is a bold step toward President Boakai’s Agenda that focuses on Agriculture, Roads, Rule of Law, Education, Sanitation, and Tourism as the acronym ARREST Agenda – puts agriculture at the heart of President’s priority for national development.
“This is a clear demonstration of the President’s vision to use agriculture as a tool for sustainable development. We are moving away from handouts to productivity. Liberia has the soil, the people, and now the leadership will transform agriculture.”
It may be recalled, in recent years, Liberia’s agricultural sector has struggled due to low investment, limited mechanization, and lack of access to markets. With this new facility, pondits believe that not only will food production increase, but local farmers will gain the confidence to scale up their own production efforts.
Meanwhile, residents of Careyburg and nearby areas have welcomed the project with open arms, describing it as a “blessing” to the region. Many believe it will reduce rural poverty, discourage youth migration to the city, and stimulate economic activity in the once-quiet district.
While Atty. Fofana did not give a specific timeline for completion, she assured the press that the project is progressing steadily and will be rolled out in phases.
“We are not just building a poultry house; we are building hope, resilience, and a future where Liberia feeds itself and exports to others,” she said.
As President Boakai continues to lead with his development-oriented agenda, the US$26 million poultry project in Careyburg stands as a strong symbol of the government’s resolve to lift Liberia out of economic fragility and into a new era of prosperity, driven by agriculture.
