WANHASSAN, Lofa County, June 14 - The Government of Liberia, through the Ministry of Agriculture, dedicated the newly reconstructed Fangoma Dam in Wanhassan Administrative District.
The project, valued at US$650,000, was funded by the Liberian government and constructed by Liberia Qiang Shen Group. The dam will support over 250 acres of lowland for rice farming.
The initiative aims to boost food production, reduce rice imports, and create jobs. Agriculture Minister Dr. J. Alexander Nuetah emphasized the importance of agriculture for prosperity. Local residents expressed optimism about the project's impact on livelihoods.