MONROVIA, LIBERIA-President George Weah has established an Executive Order establishing a Steering Committee for the St. Paul Hydro Power Plant (SP2) and via Reservoir Storage Unit Generating Projects.

Executive Order No.120, which was issued on Monday, July 3, 2023, takes immediate effect.

President has directed full government support to the project, while designating it as a national and strategic infrastructure priority.

The Liberian Leader instructed that the high-level Steering Committee (SC) for the St. Paul hydropower cascade system, which  includes the Via Reservoir options and the St. Paul River Basin watershed management authority, will remain mandated and in full swing until the completion of all phases of development  up to and including commissioning.

An Executive Mansion release issued said Executive Order No. 120 is in support of Executive Order 116, directing all ministries and entities of the Liberian Government to fully cooperate with all Liberian and international teams and components tasked with the successful conclusion of this critical project for the benefit of Liberians.

By: Alfred Rogers