The modern water supply system came as a welcome surprise to many jubilant residents who, for the first time, can now access safe, piped water. At the dedication ceremony, President Boakai emphasized that while Liberia has long lagged behind in development, his government is committed to leveraging national resources to improve the lives of its people.
Speaking to the crowd, President Boakai recalled a conversation with the system’s Managing Director, Mo Ali. “The Managing Director is right,” he said. “I will never ever go to dedicate a hand pump. We have passed that phase—everything we are doing here should have happened 100 years ago.” He lamented the persistent lack of essential services, adding, “We don’t have adequate schools and medical facilities, and that is unacceptable.”
While acknowledging that progress has been slow during his government’s first year in office, the President reassured Liberians of his administration’s unwavering commitment to development. “I want to tell the people of Liberia—even though you may feel things are slow—if you ever see leadership in this country that is truly committed to progress, it’s this leadership,” he declared.
President Boakai also praised the leadership in Gbarpolu County, noting that internal rivalries and divisions had long kept government support at bay. “For many years, discord in this county prevented us from implementing essential programs. Today, I see people coming together to think about the future of Gbarpolu County. It is a mineral-rich county, yet so underdeveloped,” he observed.
He further highlighted that Gbarpolu County ranks among the highest in the nation for under-registration of school-going children. “You, the legislators—if you see the need and are willing to support—this is what we are here for,” he urged.
With the launch of this mini-water supply system, residents of Bopolu City now have a modern, reliable source of safe water, signaling a much-needed step forward in the region’s development
