19/06/2026
The Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission (LERC) today conducted a public hearing on the Liberia Electricity Corporation’s (LEC) application to amend its Distribution License to include Buchanan City and surrounding communities.
The hearing was chaired by Hon. Claude J. Katta, Chairman of the Board of Commissioners, alongside Commissioners Cllr. Ela-Edward Toomey II and Hon. Amara M. Kamara. Also in attendance were Hon. Armah Zolu Jallah, Chairman of the Board of the Rural and Renewable Energy Agency (RREA); Hon. Oliver S. Gbegbe, Assistant Minister at the Ministry of Mines and Energy; Hon. Jonathan Kaipay, Port Manager for the Buchanan Port; Hon. Nat Bayjay, Deputy Minister for Technical Services at the Ministry of Information, Cultural Affairs and Tourism (MICAT); local government officials, student groups, civil society organizations, and members of the public.
The hearing provided an important platform for residents to learn about and engage with LEC management regarding its planned operations in Buchanan City and surrounding areas. Participants raised questions, shared concerns, and expressed strong support for the expansion of electricity services.
Many residents expressed excitement about the return of electricity to Buchanan after 36 years, describing it as a major milestone for the city’s development and economic growth.