14/08/2026
NOCAL Dedicates New Restroom Facility in Paynesville City, As President Boakai Applauds Initiative.
MONROVIA, LIBERIA — August 14, 2026: The National Oil Company of Liberia (NOCAL) has dedicated a newly constructed restroom facility in Paynesville City, LBS Community of as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives aimed at improving sanitation, public health, and dignity in vulnerable communities.
Speaking at the dedication ceremony, NOCAL President and CEO, Mr. Fabian M. Lai, described the facility as more than an infrastructure project, emphasizing that it represents a commitment to the health, dignity, and wellbeing of Marketeers, residents, and other members of the community. He added that the facility is a pilot project developed in partnership with TOKLAH, Inc., with plans to replicate the initiative in other vulnerable communities and major transit corridors including Ganta, Buchanan, Bo Waterside, Gbarnga, and Zwedru – across Liberia.
He called on other State-Owned Enterprises and government institutions to join the initiative, stressing that national development must extend beyond major economic projects to address the basic needs of ordinary Liberians. “When we speak of national development, we often speak in terms of megawatts, metric tons, and GDP growth. But today, we are speaking about dignity. We are speaking about health. And we are speaking about respect for the people who form the backbone of our daily economy, the marketeers and residents of this community. For too long, this area has suffered from a severe lack of basic sanitation. I am aware of the challenges you have faced, the misuse of open spaces, the health hazards, and the indignity that comes with the absence of proper facilities. For those who come here to sell goods, those who live here, or simply go about their daily lives, this was an unacceptable burden”, the NOCAL’s boss added.
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. applauded NOCAL for its level of farsightedness and commitment to developmental initiatives that directly impact the lives of citizens. The President also encouraged NOCAL and other government institutions to continue pursuing similar practical and people-centered initiatives for the benefit and general good of Liberia and its citizens. NOCAL further urged the LBS community to take ownership of the facility, maintain proper sanitation, and work collectively to discourage open defecation and protect the facility for sustained public use.
The initiative highlights NOCAL’s broader commitment to responsible corporate citizenship and to ensuring that Liberia’s development delivers tangible benefits to communities and citizens.
