Buchanan Shines as President Boakai’s Power Project Revives Grand Bassa ~ Electricity Restored After Over Thirty Years

Just days after President Boakai officially energized the Buchanan Electricity Distribution Network on Thursday, July 23, 2026, residents celebrated what many hailed as a life‑changing milestone—the return of reliable electricity to parts of the city for the first time in more than three decades.

Homes, businesses, schools, streets, and public institutions that had long depended on generators and other costly alternatives are now enjoying stable power, sparking renewed hope and expanding opportunities for economic growth.

For many, the lighting of Buchanan was more than an infrastructure project—it was the fulfillment of a promise and a tangible improvement in daily life. Families gathered on newly illuminated streets, business owners extended their hours, and citizens embraced the sense of progress that dependable electricity brings.

The restoration of power in this historic and economically vital city is part of the Boakai Administration’s broader efforts under Pillar Two of the ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development (AAID), which prioritizes modern infrastructure, expanded access to essential services, job creation, and inclusive growth.

Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, President Boakai described electricity as a catalyst for development, stressing its importance in advancing healthcare, education, commerce, and the overall quality of life for Liberians.

The project has generated excitement across Grand Bassa County, with residents calling it a turning point for Buchanan’s future—one that promises increased investment, expanded business opportunities, and improved public services.

Though Independence Day festivities have ended and the President has moved on to other national engagements, the lights now illuminating Buchanan remain a lasting symbol of progress and of this Government’s determination to deliver development that citizens can see and experience every day.