MONROVIA – The Acting Managing Director of the Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC), Mohammed Sheriff, has issued a stern warning to individuals involved in power theft, stressing that anyone caught will face the full weight of the law.
Speaking on the OK Morning Rush program on Monday, May 5, 2025, Sheriff addressed the persistent challenges facing Liberia’s electricity sector and outlined ongoing efforts to expand access and improve reliability. He described power theft as a major obstacle to the country’s energy development and urged citizens to refrain from illegal connections.
“Load shedding will become a thing of the past only if customers keep their electricity meters funded and stop engaging in power theft,” Sheriff said.
He acknowledged that Liberia’s struggle with reliable electricity supply stems from years of civil conflict, which severely damaged the country’s infrastructure. Although the majority of Liberia’s electricity is currently generated through hydropower, many communities remain without access and rely on expensive and inefficient diesel generators.
Sheriff emphasized that the LEC is working in line with the government’s “Arrest Agenda” to transform the sector and provide more consistent service. He highlighted electricity’s essential role in national development, particularly in healthcare, education, and economic growth.
“Liberia can overcome its electricity challenges only if collaboration is prioritized among the government, international partners, and private investors,” he noted.
He concluded by reaffirming LEC’s commitment to extending power to more Liberians, underscoring the importance of public cooperation in achieving that goal.
