Aimed At Supporting Access to Clean Water, Sanitation President Boakai Invoke Executive Order 146

Monrovia, Liberia: In an effort to enhance access to clean and safe drinking water and as well improve sanitation services in the 43, 000 square miles of Liberia, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, has issued Executive Order #146, relieving the Liberia Water and Sewer Corporation (LWSC) from all customs duties on essential materials.

Executive Order 146 stemmed from the expiration of Executive Order #127 and reaffirms the Government of Liberia’s commitment to providing a reliable water supply and efficient sewage management to protect public health and prevent disease outbreaks.

LWSC exemption from all customs duties is geared toward reducing operational costs for the entity, thereby keeping tariffs affordable for the Liberian people.

Under Executive Order #146, the following essential materials are now exempt from customs duties: diesel fuel for operations and production; rotatable and consumable spare parts for operations; low-lift and high-lift pumps for water treatment plants; water treatment chemicals and chlorinators; and laboratory apparatus for water treatment facilities (White Plains and outstations).

Others include Heavy-duty equipment, including water and sewer trucks, asphalt cutters, jackhammers, leak detectors, valves, pressure sewer cleaners, and high-pressure assorted pipes and fittings; Flow and water meters; Heavy and light-duty vehicles and Generators

Being cognizant that sanitation a serious component of the ARREST Agenda, President Boakai emphasized that this measure is essential to sustaining adequate water supply and effectively controlling sewage overflow in Monrovia and its environs.

“This Executive Order is a testament to my administration’s dedication to improving public health through clean water and proper sanitation. By easing the financial burden on LWSC, we are ensuring that every Liberian has access to safe drinking water while also strengthening our sewer systems,” President Boakai stated.

The Executive Order takes immediate effect as of Tuesday, March 18, 2025, and will serve as a critical tool in the government’s broader strategy for national development and public welfare.