Monrovia, Liberia — Deputy Speaker Thomas Fallah has described the arrival of a large consignment of heavy-duty earth-moving equipment as a clear signal of the government’s development agenda, while stressing that the investment must translate into visible results for citizens across the country.
Fallah made the remarks following the arrival of 137 machines at the Freeport of Monrovia, marking the first batch of a planned 285-unit fleet intended to strengthen Liberia’s road and infrastructure capacity. According to the Deputy Speaker, the equipment represents more than a ceremonial milestone and must be deployed in ways that directly improve livelihoods.
He emphasized that the machines should be used to open farm-to-market roads, improve access to remote communities, and accelerate infrastructure development nationwide. “Development must be seen, felt, and sustained,” Fallah noted, underscoring the need for practical outcomes rather than symbolic achievements.
While commending the government for making what he termed a significant investment, Fallah reaffirmed the Legislature’s responsibility to provide effective oversight. He pledged to work with fellow lawmakers to ensure the equipment is properly managed and fully utilized for its intended purpose.
The Deputy Speaker also congratulated the newly established Yellow Machines Board of Authority, urging its leadership to manage the equipment prudently and in the best interest of the Liberian people. He said the credibility of the initiative will depend on transparency, accountability, and measurable impact on national development.
Fallah concluded that the true test of the project will not be the number of machines imported, but the extent to which they contribute to lasting infrastructure progress across Liberia.
