Liberia Airport Apologizes for Power Outage, Investigation Underway”

Capitol Hill, Liberia: The Liberia Airport Authority (LAA) says, it regrets a recent power outage that affected operations at Roberts International Airport on March 30, 2025. In a statement released by the authority, LAA expressed regret over the disruption and assured the public that it is taking steps to improve the airport’s power supply infrastructure.

The LAA acknowledged the inconvenience caused to passengers, airport staff, and other stakeholders by the unforeseen incident. 

The authority also emphasized its commitment to preventing future power outages and bolstering the resilience of the airport's electrical systems.

Meanwhile, a high-level committee appointed by President Joseph Nyuma Boakai is actively investigating the power outage at Roberts International Airport. 

The committee, led by the National Security Advisor to the President, Kofi Woods, held a crucial meeting with LAA management to discuss the situation and develop comprehensive solutions for ensuring a reliable power supply at the airport moving forward.

The committee's mission is to thoroughly examine the power crisis and offer recommendations to prevent such disruptions in the future. 

During the meeting, officials discussed the specifics of the March 30 power outage, which was caused by an electrical shock affecting the transmitter line and damaging the automatic switch.

The meeting was part of the committee’s broader mandate to assess the technical issues surrounding the power outage and collaborate with both the Liberia Airport Authority and the Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) to address them.