29/08/2026
Gbarpolu Senator Amara Konneh Dedicates LACE-Funded Ferry Project, Honoring Late Senator Daniel F. Naatehn
On August 28, 2026 in the township of Gbenequellie, a border town between Gbarpolu and B**g Counties, Senator Amara Konneh of Gbarpolu County has officially dedicated a new ferry project implemented by the Liberia Agency for Community Empowerment (LACE), aimed at improving transportation and trade between Gbarpolu and B**g Counties.
The ferry will provide a vital crossing service for farmers, traders, and residents traveling across the St. Paul River, which serves as a natural boundary between the two counties. The project is expected to ease transportation challenges, strengthen economic activities, and improve access to markets for communities on both sides of the river.
In recognition of a fallen colleague and former Senator of Gbarpolu County, the ferry project was formally named in honor of the late Hon. Daniel F. Naatehn.
Representing LACE at the dedicatory ceremony, Mr. Ernest Vobah, Compliance Director, reaffirmed the commitment of the Agency’s Executive Director, Mr. Julius K. Sele, to working closely with the Office of Senator Konneh to advance development initiatives that respond to the needs and aspirations of the people of Gbarpolu County. Senator Konneh, for his part, assured citizens of Gbarpolu County that more infrastructure development initiatives are expected to follow, emphasizing his commitment to improving roads and other critical infrastructure across the county.
In addition to the ferry project, Senator Konneh is collaborating with LACE to facilitate the arrival of a yellow machine to Gbarpolu.
The equipment is expected to support ongoing road rehabilitation and the construction of new roads in communities across the county.
The dedicatory ceremony was attended by county authorities, community members, local leaders, and other eminent citizens of Gbarpolu County, who gathered to witness the commissioning of the important infrastructure project.
The ferry project represents another step toward improving connectivity, expanding economic opportunities, and strengthening community development across Gbarpolu and B**g Counties.
