Ghanaian businessman Ibrahim Mahama, founder and CEO of Engineers & Planners Limited and Dzata Cement, has contributed crucial equipment to the Liberia Airport Authority (LAA), reinforcing the country’s air travel security and infrastructure.
Mahama, a multimillionaire industrialist, handed over 20 police vehicles and three high-capacity (1,200 KVA) energy generators to the Liberia Airport Authority. Liberian President Joseph Boakai and Vice President Jeremiah Koung both attended the ceremony, which took place in Monrovia.
The donation is expected to improve security and operational efficiency at Roberts International Airport, Liberia’s primary international gateway. The police vehicles will strengthen the airport’s security force, while the generators will provide a consistent power supply, which is critical for effective airport operations.
President Boakai extended gratitude to Mahama, emphasizing the value of generosity in national progress. He highlighted that the donation will “significantly improve our airport’s capabilities,” hence increasing traveler safety and comfort.
Vice President Koung shared these comments, highlighting Ghana and Liberia’s long-standing ties. He described Mahama’s actions as evidence of the “strong bond” between the two countries, expressing heartfelt gratitude for his dedication to Liberia’s prosperity.
Mahama, known for his humanitarian work throughout Africa, reaffirmed his commitment to funding infrastructure initiatives that help local populations. He stressed the need of robust infrastructure for economic growth and expressed confidence that the equipment will significantly improve airport operations.
Mahama is a well-known Ghanaian businessman and the younger brother of John Dramani Mahama, Ghana’s President from 2012 to 2017 and current flagbearer for the 2024 general election.
His company, Engineers & Planners (E&P), was founded in 1997 and is a construction and mining company with a significant presence in Ghana and Liberia. E&P employs nearly 4,000 people and has completed a variety of infrastructure projects, including road construction and mining activities.
E&P is now engaged in hard rock contract mining for South African mining conglomerate Gold Fields at its world-class mines in Tarkwa and Abosso in Ghana.In 2023, E&P signed a large $230 million equipment finance agreement with the Mansour Group, demonstrating the company’s sustained expansion and investment in the region.