Huff Town, Tubmanbury – QE24 Group of Companies has reaffirmed its commitment to providing employment opportunities for residents of Huff Town as they prepare to commence full-scale operations in Bomi County.
This company is a Liberian-Canadian enterprise that specializes in the production of Chip Seal Products used in various construction processes, including roads, infrastructure, industrial projects, and building construction.
QE24 Group is owned by Bill Sandy, a Liberian who serves as the Chief Executive Officer, along with two international partners, Kelly Soucy and Jesse Waddell, both Canadians.
The Chip and Seal plant is set to introduce a durable industrial and road construction technology to the Liberian market, offering an environmentally friendly road construction method with a low maintenance cost solution for over a decade.
During an engagement meeting, Soucy assured residents of significant improvements and benefits for the town and nearby villages. He emphasized that the company would enhance road access leading to the town, bolster local services, and empower local businesses.
Soucy revealed that QE24 operations would commence in 2024, and he stated, “There will be numerous opportunities for local jobs and significant prospects for Liberians. For all of our operations, we will be involving and training locals. We also aim to fulfill our social corporate responsibility by contributing to road construction in this area.”
In a brief statement, the company’s General Manager, Teblee Robertson, affirmed that Bomi County deserved development just like any other county in the country. He acknowledged the needs of the local people and pledged to work tirelessly to ensure that everyone benefits when the company’s operations commence.
Robertson expressed, “I want us to fully embrace this investment and collaborate for the betterment of all.”
In response, residents expressed their joy over the company’s decision to operate in the county.
Marvelous Budue, a young man whose college education was interrupted due to a lack of funds, returned home and expects the company to prioritize employing young people from within the county to improve their livelihoods. He dispelled the stereotype that the people of Bomi are lazy and said, “We have the manpower; we just need the opportunity and training to contribute to the company.”
Another resident, Ma-Hawa Konneh, rejected the notion that the people of the county are lazy. She said, “We are not lazy, and we hope this company will bring the best for our people.” She added, “Our children need to earn their own money, and we need the best investors in this county. Our people should open their minds to creativity.”
Mot. Lovett James, another resident, cautioned the company to ensure that the town’s people benefit significantly. She said, “We don’t want to see a situation where a company comes to our county, and in the end, it prioritizes its own interests and forgets about us, the landowners.”
