Monrovia-December 3, 2025: President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. has commended the Liberia Broadcasting System (LBS) and its Director General, Eugene L. Fahngon, for what he described as remarkable progress in expanding national television coverage across Liberia.
President Boakai made the remarks during his opening statement at a special Cabinet retreat held yesterday December 2, 2025 in Tubmanburg, Bomi County.
President Boakai highlighted LBS among several ministries and agencies that are contributing significantly to the implementation of his development agenda under the AREST Framework. He emphasized that the expansion of broadcast access is essential to national unity, information sharing, and strengthening government citizen engagement.
The Liberian Leader praised the ongoing efforts to ensure that citizens across all regions can access the national television service an initiative he said directly aligns with his vision for a more informed population. During his remarks, the President paused and asked, “Where is Eugene Fahngon is he here? We want to thank him for the exceptional job he’s doing taking television to our people.”
In recent months, the LBS has extended its television coverage to more counties, with Zwedru in Grand Gedeh County already benefiting from the expanded service, and Grand Bassa County becoming the latest addition to the network. These expansions mark significant steps toward nationwide coverage, a goal the administration has championed.
LBS Boss Fahngon
The President also acknowledged the crucial support from the Government of China, under which several major LBS projects are being implemented. These include the construction of a new state-of-the-art broadcast complex, which is nearing completion, and a series of infrastructure upgrades across the country.
Among the ongoing projects are the installation of new electrical transformers, the modernization of broadcast substations, and the construction of additional substations to reinforce signal strength and reliability.
The President acknowledged that LBS expansion initiative is poised to transform Liberia’s broadcast landscape, providing millions of Liberians with improved access to news, public information, educational programming, and national events many for the first time.
President Boakai concluded by reaffirming his administration’s commitment to supporting national institutions that are delivering tangible results and positively impacting communities across Liberia.
