Virginia Township, Montserrado County — The President and Chief Executive Officer of Liberty Investment Inc., Mr. Rabih Barbar, has reiterated his company’s commitment to deeper community engagement and accelerated development in Red Hill Field, the host community of its subsidiary, aQuaLife. The renewed pledge comes amid growing public expectations for measurable corporate impact beyond ceremonial goodwill.
Mr. Barbar made the remarks during a colorful appreciation program organized by the women of Red Hill Field, who gathered to acknowledge what they described as his consistent support for community-based initiatives. The event, characterized by cultural displays and public endorsements, underscored the increasingly visible role aQuaLife plays in the social and economic life of the township.
Speaking to residents, Mr. Barbar stressed that long-term development cannot be achieved in isolation. He argued that the success of corporate investments is inseparable from the wellbeing of surrounding communities, positioning Liberty Investment not merely as a business operator but as a development partner. According to him, the company’s focus extends to youth empowerment, women-centered initiatives, and the provision of basic social support systems.
He singled out the women of Red Hill Field for praise, describing their unity and leadership as central to community progress. Their public recognition, he said, serves as an incentive for the company to broaden its social interventions, even as residents continue to demand tangible improvements in living conditions.
The ceremony attracted local political leadership, including District Representative Bernard Blue Benson Jr., who commended Liberty Investment for what he described as a model approach to corporate social responsibility. He challenged other businesses operating in Montserrado County to move beyond profit-driven engagement and adopt more structured, community-focused partnerships.
Virginia Township Commissioner Madame Tankay Dukuly also welcomed the company’s outreach, noting that Liberty Investment’s activities have helped ease tensions between investors and residents while responding to some of the township’s most urgent needs. However, she emphasized the importance of sustained engagement rather than one-off interventions.
Community leaders and women representatives used the occasion to highlight specific projects they say have improved household welfare and expanded opportunities for local residents. In return, they pledged continued cooperation and a peaceful environment to ensure uninterrupted operations at aQuaLife.
As the program concluded, calls intensified for a more formalized partnership framework among Liberty Investment Inc., local authorities, and the people of Red Hill Field. While public appreciation remains strong, the moment also casts a spotlight on a broader question facing corporate Liberia: whether community praise will translate into long-term, accountable development outcomes or remain symbolic gestures in an era of rising social expectations.
