IPNEWS: The Government of Liberia has dismissed social media reports claiming that some of the 285 road construction machines deployed across the country are missing, insisting that all equipment has been fully accounted for.
Speaking at the Ministry of Information Regular Press Briefing on Thursday, Brownie Samukai said the reports are false and misleading.
According to Samukai, all 285 machines and associated transportation equipment are intact and have been deployed to their designated locations ahead of the nationwide road rehabilitation launch.
Samukai explained that the confusion stems from a misunderstanding of the transport system.
He clarified that low-bed trailers and tractor heads are separate components used only to move the heavy equipment.
After delivering the machines to the counties, the transport vehicles gradually return to their bases, while some remain in Monrovia to assist with the movement of equipment and fuel tankers.
To further assure the public, Samukai disclosed that government has installed a GPS tracking system on the machines to monitor their location and operating hours and prevent unauthorized movement from one county to another.
He said final deployment will be completed by Saturday, with President Joseph Nyuma Boakai* expected to officially launch the project at 9:00 a.m. via the Liberia Broadcasting System (LBS).
The equipment will operate for an initial six-week period through December, with over 400 Liberians employed to support the operations across all 15 counties.
