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Chambers Wants MOPP, Cavalla Held Accountable
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The former Speaker particularly wants the review to assess the companies’ commitments to education, healthcare, vocational training, employee housing, roads, safe drinking water and other community development obligations.
Chambers argued that concession agreements should produce tangible benefits for communities hosting companies that exploit Liberia’s natural resources.
He also raised concerns over unverified reports that members of the government review team may have received hospitality from the concession companies or political actors during their visit.
MOPP and Cavalla Rubber Corporation are among major concession operations in southeastern Liberia, with activities in Maryland County.
The companies and relevant government authorities have not publicly responded in detail to Chambers’ concerns.