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The Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC), in partnership with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), has reviewed progress on a capacity-building programme aimed at strengthening diesel generator maintenance as the utility seeks to improve power reliability.
The review was conducted during a Joint Coordinating Committee (JCC) meeting, where officials assessed the implementation of the Project for Capacity Development in Diesel Generator Maintenance and reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing technical expertise within LEC’s Thermal Generation Division.
The project has provided classroom and hands-on practical training for LEC personnel, focusing on the 2,400-hour maintenance cycle for diesel generators.
Preparations are now underway to train staff on the more advanced 20,000-hour maintenance programme to strengthen the utility’s long-term operational capacity.
LEC said its Thermal Generation Division remains a key component of Liberia’s electricity system, providing backup generation when hydroelectric output or other power sources are insufficient to meet demand.
The utility said it would continue investing in staff development and technical capacity as part of efforts to improve service delivery and maintain critical generation assets.
The meeting brought together senior officials from the Liberian government, LEC and JICA, including Deputy Minister of Energy Charles Umehai, LEC’s deputy managing directors for Operations, Technical Services and Administration, as well as directors from the Strategy, Corporate Affairs and Revenue Protection departments.
The JICA expert team presented an update on the project’s implementation, highlighting progress in strengthening maintenance capabilities within LEC.
Presentations were delivered by Chief Advisor Jujii Kyoji, Technical Planning and Management Expert Iwago Mikiko, and Senior Representative of the JICA Ghana Office, Ito Miwa.
Speaking on behalf of the trainees, Saidu S. K. Jalibah, Operations Manager of LEC’s Thermal Generation Division, said the programme had enhanced staff knowledge and practical skills in generator maintenance. He also outlined the division’s operations and maintenance plan, saying the training would improve equipment reliability, operational efficiency and the sustainability of power generation.
LEC management thanked JICA for its continued technical support, describing investment in human capital as essential to strengthening Liberia’s electricity sector and improving the reliability of power supply across the country.
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