Liberia Agency for Community Empowerment /Community Works

19/09/2026

LACE Makes Progress on Sekikinpa Medical Facility Surgical Wall

The Liberia Agency for Community Empowerment (LACE) is making significant progress in the implementation of the Surgical Wall at the Sekikinpa Medical Facility in Nimba County. The project is being funded through a joint effort by ArcelorMittal and the Government of Liberia, with the total project cost estimated at US$3.6 million.

18/09/2026

The Executive Director of LACE Mr. Julius K. Sele in an interview with ELBC Radio correspondent in Rivercess County during the Presidential Guest House assessment in Cesto City Rivercess County, Liberia

18/09/2026

LACE Conducts Technical Assessment of the Presidential Guest House in Cesto City, Rivercess County

The Liberia Agency for Community Empowerment (LACE) has conducted a comprehensive technical assessment of the Presidential Guest House in Cesto City, Rivercess County, as part of plans to rehabilitate the facility and make it suitable for hosting the President of Liberia and other high-level government and international visitors.

The assessment was led by LACE Executive Director, Mr. Julius K. Sele, who was accompanied by Engineer Daniel Kolako and Architect Enoch Senwoyenko.

Upon arrival in Cesto City, the LACE team was received by Mr. Sylvester Zogar, Resident Engineer of the Ministry of Public Works, and Mr. Josiah Teah, Assistant Administrative Secretary to the Rivercess County Superintendent.

The assessment focused on determining the current condition of the guest house and identifying the rehabilitation works required to restore the facility to an appropriate standard for official presidential and high-level visits.

According to the LACE team, the proposed intervention will involve major renovation works, including significant interior and exterior improvements, rehabilitation of doors and other structural components, and general upgrading of the facility.

The Presidential Guest House currently contains 20 self-contained suites, located on both the ground and upper floors. Once rehabilitated, the facility is expected to provide suitable accommodation for the President, senior government officials, visiting dignitaries and other high-level guests during official visits to Rivercess County.

The planned rehabilitation is also expected to have an important economic impact on the county. For years, visiting presidents, senior government officials and international visitors have often spent only the daytime in Rivercess and subsequently travelled to Buchanan to spend the night.

This situation has limited the economic benefits that could accrue to Cesto City and Rivercess County, particularly in the areas of accommodation, food services, transportation and other local businesses.

The rehabilitation of the Presidential Guest House is therefore expected to help address this challenge by providing a suitable accommodation facility within the county, enabling high-level visitors to stay overnight and contribute to increased local economic activity.

The initiative forms part of LACE’s broader commitment to supporting the Government of Liberia in improving public infrastructure and strengthening facilities that can contribute to effective government operations and local development.

17/09/2026

LACE Holds Mid-Year Performance Review with Cabinet Secretariat

On Wednesday, September 16, 2026, the Liberia Agency for COmmunity Empowerment held a review session of its mid-year activities and targets for 2026 under the Performance Management Compliance System (PMCS) with the Cabinet Secretariat.

The session provided an opportunity for LACE and the Cabinet Secretariat to assess the Agency’s progress toward its 2026 targets, review activities undertaken during the first half of the year, and examine areas requiring greater attention to ensure the effective implementation of planned programs and activities.

LACE delegation was headed by Ernest Vobah, Compliance Director, who led the Agency’s presentation and engagement during the review session; representing for the Cabinet Secretariat as head was Jemima Harris.

The mid-year review forms part of the Government of Liberia’s Performance Management Compliance System (PMCS) framework, which seeks to strengthen accountability, monitor institutional performance, and ensure that government ministries and agencies remain focused on achieving their agreed targets.

During the engagement, LACE provided updates on its accomplishments, ongoing activities, and progress toward its 2026 performance targets. The review also allowed the two institutions to identify areas where additional attention and follow-up may be needed during the remainder of the year.

The engagement underscores LACE’s commitment to transparency, institutional accountability, and results-oriented service delivery as the Agency continues to implement programs aimed at improving the lives of vulnerable and underserved communities across Liberia.

LACE is expected to use the outcome of the review to strengthen implementation efforts and enhance its performance during the remaining months of 2026.

16/09/2026

50 West Point Women Receive US$450 Grant Under REALISE Project

Fifty vulnerable women in the Township of West Point have each received US$450 as the first 50 percent installment of a US$900 grant under the REALISE Project, supported through the World Bank Pro-Blue initiative.

The eight-month pilot project is designed to support women interested in expanding their fishing businesses and improving their livelihoods. If successful, the initiative will be replicated in other fishing communities in and around Monrovia.

Speaking during the kickoff ceremony, LACE Executive Director, Mr. Julius K. Sele, urged the beneficiaries to use the funds responsibly and invest according to their approved business plans. He encouraged the women to serve as ambassadors of the project by demonstrating that the grants are being used effectively, which could help attract additional support from the World Bank and other development partners.

Representing the Township of West Point, McPherson Paweh also encouraged the beneficiaries to invest the money wisely and remain committed to their respective business plans.

Meanwhile, Jesse Bengu, Coordinator of the REALISE Project, said the initiative is a Government of Liberia-owned program aimed at strengthening the capacity and economic opportunities of vulnerable Liberian women.

Mr. Bengu added that the initiative reflects the commitment of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai to supporting communities such as West Point by creating employment and livelihood opportunities through small-business support.

For her part, the Finance Director of LACE, Mrs. Lawuo Vicky Jallah, admonished the beneficiaries to remain committed to investing their grants wisely and using the funds for their intended purpose. She noted that responsible management of the grants would help demonstrate the success of the project and encourage the World Bank and other development partners to provide additional resources to expand the initiative to other communities.

14/09/2026

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Social Protection

11/09/2026

LACE, President Delivery Unit (PDU) Support Disability Commission’s National Headquarters Project in Bensonville

A delegation comprising officials of the Liberia Agency for Community Empowerment (LACE), the President Delivery Unit (PDU), the Montserrado County Development Superintendent, and the National Commission on Disabilities has visited a proposed site in Bensonville, Montserrado County, donated by the County Government for the construction of the Commission’s national headquarters.

The site visit, led by Montserrado County Development Superintendent Lucia Tarpeh, who was seen in a reflector jacket, included the Deputy Head of the National Commission on Disabilities and other PDU staff including the Executive Director of LACE, Mr. Julius K. Sele.

The county has allocated approximately eight acres of land to the Disability Commission for the construction of its national headquarters. The facility is expected to provide a modern and accessible environment where persons living with disabilities can access essential social, economic, rehabilitation, and support services.

According to information provided by LACE Executive Director Mr. Julius K. Sele, the development of the land is envisioned to go beyond the construction of the headquarters. Future plans include the establishment of housing units, agricultural activities, skills-training facilities, and spaces for physical therapy and other rehabilitation programs.

The proposed project is estimated to cost approximately US$250,000. LACE, in collaboration with the PDU, is expected to support the Disability Commission in mobilizing the necessary resources and funding to make the project a reality.

When completed, the headquarters is expected to significantly enhance the Commission’s ability to serve persons with disabilities by providing modern, inclusive, and accessible facilities where they can meet, receive assistance, develop skills, and benefit from various social and economic opportunities.

The initiative is also expected to contribute to Liberia’s broader efforts to promote inclusion, dignity, empowerment, and equal opportunities for persons living with disabilities.

LACE and its partners believe that the development of the facility will represent an important step toward strengthening institutional support for the disability community and creating a more inclusive Liberia.

11/09/2026

The Surgical Wall at the Sekimpa Medical Facility in Nimba County has reached a major construction milestone, with its foundation fully completed. This progress paves the way for the next phase of construction and reflects LACE’s continued commitment to improving healthcare infrastructure and services in local communities.

04/09/2026

LACE Congratulates Cllr. Abraham Sillar on His Appointment as Solicitor General

The Board of Directors, Management, and Staff of the Liberia Agency for Community Empowerment (LACE) extend heartfelt congratulations to Cllr. Abraham Sillar, one of the lawyers who represented LACE during the presentation of the LACE Amendment Bill before the House of Representatives.

We congratulate Cllr. Sillar on his appointment as Solicitor General of the Republic of Liberia by His Excellency, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai.

LACE wishes you success and excellence as you take on this important national responsibility. Congratulations, Cllr. Sillar! 🇱🇷

Cllr. Sillar is seated in the middle at the left of LACE Executive Director, Mr. Julius K. Sele in the photo shown .

02/09/2026

MRU Secretary-General Pays Courtesy Visit to LACE Finance Director

The Secretary-General of the Mano River Union, Ambassador Simeon M. B. Moribah, today paid a courtesy visit to the Finance Director of the Liberia Agency for Community Empowerment (LACE).

Ambassador Moribah was accompanied by Mr. Christian Jallah, Resident Coordinator of the MRU in Liberia.

The visit provided an opportunity for the MRU delegation and LACE leadership to exchange views and strengthen institutional relations, particularly in areas of mutual interest and regional development.

The LACE Finance Director welcomed the delegation and expressed appreciation for the courtesy visit, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and partnerships in advancing initiatives that contribute to Liberia’s development and the broader objectives of the Mano River Union.