By K. Ericson Sayee
MONROVIA, June 5 (LINA) – The National Port Authority (NPA) and MakeGroup Korea have forged partnership to establish a State-of-the-Art multi-user hub for shipbuilding, maintenance, as well as a fully integrated dockyard in the ports of Monrovia and Buchanan.
Both the National Port Authority (NPA) and the MakeGroup company made the commitment on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, in Monrovia, at the headquarters of the National Port Authority (NPA).
According to the NPA’s dispatch dated Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at the opening of the interaction between the NPA and the MakeGroup, NPA Managing Director Hon. Sekou A. M. Dukuly welcomed the delegation to the NPA and expressed his profound gratitude for choosing the NPA, the gateway to the Liberia economy to invest.
Dukuly stated that his stewardship at the NPA is dedicated to transparency, accountability, and operational excellence, further stressing that port development reforms will strengthen Liberia’s maritime sector which will subsequently contribute to the government’s broader economic agenda.
“This investment aligns perfectly with His Excellency President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s vision for building a resilient, inclusive economy that creates sustainable jobs and empowers our citizens. We welcome MakeGroup Korea and assure them of our unwavering support throughout this important endeavor,” Dukuly stated.
For his part, the Chairman of MakeGroup company in Korea Mr. James Juhee Han, accompanied by a 10 men delegation, unveiled that they are in the country to explore avenues in the Maritime sector for development purposes.
Chairman Han added that his Makegroup intends to focus on establishing partnership with the NPA that will address port development and the provision of job and training opportunities for thousands of Liberians.
He added that the envisioned development for Liberia represents a major milestone for Liberia’s maritime and industrial sectors, adding that establishing a state-of-the-art multi-user hub in Liberia-which is a value chain – is expected to contribute significantly to the national economic growth—projected to boost the country’s GDP by an estimated 5%.
In addition, he noted that it is poised to create over 3,000 direct jobs, signaling a substantial step toward employment generation and skills development for Liberians.
This transformative initiative, according to the NPA, when finalized, is expected to commence within the next three months and will introduce a robust ship cycling program that will enhance the capacity and competitiveness of Liberia’s marine industry.
The NPA reaffirmed commitment to advancing infrastructure, driving innovation, and opening new avenues of international collaboration to strengthen Liberia’s economic future
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