The Fourth Edition of the Open Governance Initiative (OGI) was held at the Ministry of Public Works of the Republic of Liberia, bringing together key stakeholders to strengthen transparency and accountability in the management of the country’s infrastructure sector. The initiative continues to promote open dialogue, responsible governance, and improved oversight in public works and national development projects.
After a productive week of engagements in Tokyo with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and Eight-Japan Engineering Consultants Inc (EJEC), the Ministry of Public Works is pleased to announce that it has signed a JPY 2.45 billion contract with Dai Nippon Construction for the rehabilitation and reconstruction of the dual carriageway Freeport–Gabriel Tucker Bridge (1.9 km) urban arterial corridor.
Deputy Minister for Rural Development and Community Services-now Acting Minister-Jocelia Taplah on Wednesday led a Delegation to Bong County to inspect ongoing construction works for 14.15 kilometers of Village Access Roads which are also dubbed “Track Roads” in Naama, Jarkai, Gbaita, Wumeh, Gbarngasiaquelleh and Moses Village in Zota and Panta Districts respectively.
The Deputy Minister for Technical Services at the Ministry of Public Works, Prince Tambah, is currently in Tokyo, Japan, representing the Government of Liberia in the bid opening process and contract negotiations for the extension of the Japan Freeway Project.
Earlier on today, Wednesday, February 25, 2026, the Ministry of Public Works carried out preparation for the removal of the First Batch of Equipment at the National Port Authority (NPA).