By O’Neill A.R.Philips
On Tuesday, January 13,2026, citizens of Bong county were seen in a jubilant mood when the Ministry of Agriculture (MOA) through its Tree Crops Extension Project Phase II (TCEP-II) officially launched the rehabilitation of a 59 kilometers of crucial farm-to-market roads for Zota, Panta, Suakoko and Jorqualleh Districts.
The Ministry of Agriculture asserts that the move is a major step toward improving farmers’ access to markets and reducing post-harvest losses.
Agriculture Minister Dr. J. Alexander Nuetah, who launched the farm – to – market roads project reminded farmers that better roads must go hand in hand with increased food production.
“We are fixing these roads because of agriculture,” Dr. Nuetah said. “I therefore urge the people of Bong County to redouble their efforts in producing their own food so they can improve their livelihoods,” he added.
The works are being carried out in seven lots across key farming communities and are expected to be completed within ten months.
Minister Nuetah also warned contractors of the project that there will be no contract extensions, and emphasized the importance of creating jobs for local people during the construction.
He stressed that better roads mean better markets, stronger communities, and more food for Liberia.
The farm – to – market roads to be rehabilitated include, Naama town to Cow Farm town ( 9.7km), Cow Farm town to Gbarnga to Siaquelleh town ( 9.0km), Naama town to Farvey town (9.162km), Farvey town to Touquah town(3.3km), Farvey town to Bellemue town(10.0km) and from Paye town junction to Jarkai town, all in Panta and Zota Districts.
Other areas include,Jorker Junction to Jorker town ( 8.77km) in Suakoko District, Waingsue town to Kpali town Kpayah town (8.9km),Kpoyah town to Yowee town(4.4km), Touquah town to Dainenai town to Gbansue Nyyankai (6.210km, all in Jorqualleh and Zora Districts.
Additionally, the ministry disclosed that 28 kilometers of farm-to-market roads in Bong County are currently under procurement, further expanding access for farmers.
With similar works in Lofa County, the ministry says the total of 340 kilometers of feeder roads are being rehabilitated under the TCEP-II Project, with support from the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD).
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