IPNEWS: Bong County Senator Prince K. Moye says legal steps are being initiated against China Union to recover about 11 million U.S. dollars owed in social development funds to the county.
He explained that a Joint Legislative Committee report has shown that the company paid below 5million of the 15 million dollars it was expected to contribute to the county in benefits over the last ten years.
Senator Moye furthered that the move is meant to ensure that affected communities receive their fair share of benefits from the company’s operations.
He disclosed that documents are being prepared to be presented to the Senate for further deliberations aimed at recovering the funds.
His comments come amid preparations for the company to resume operations in Liberia.
Moye is however insisting that the money must go directly toward community projects, including schools, roads, and healthcare across Bong County and other affected areas.
He made these remarks at the formal opening of the Liberian Senate for the 3rd and final quarter of the 2nd Session of the 55th Legislature.
