By Amin Kef (Ranger)
Pavi Fort Al-Associates (SL) Ltd, one of West Africa’s fastest-rising indigenous engineering giants, continues to cement its reputation as a trusted partner in national development, following major endorsements from both the Liberian Senate and Guinean authorities for its quality, speed and engineering competence.
A wholly African-owned firm with headquarters in Sierra Leone, Pavi Fort specializes in a broad range of infrastructure solutions, from highways and bridges to real estate, quarrying, airports and large-scale construction logistics. The company has executed landmark projects across Sierra Leone, Guinea, Liberia and The Gambia, consistently earning praise for delivering durable infrastructure on time and within approved standards.
Liberia’s long-delayed ambition to rehabilitate its critical road corridors received a powerful boost on Thursday, December 4, 2025, when the Liberian Senate unanimously endorsed a landmark concession agreement granting Pavi Fort & Associates the mandate to construct and maintain 255 kilometres of crucial highways.
The Public–Private Partnership (PPP), valued at US$364 million, targets strategic corridors including St. Paul Bridge–Clay, Madina–Robertsport and Clay–Tubmanburg, while also incorporating a four-lane expansion between St. Paul Bridge and Bowaterside; one of the country’s most ambitious road upgrades in recent years.
Under the agreement, the Liberian Government will contribute US$40 million from the National Road Fund and US$100 million from the national budget over a five-year construction period. Pavi Fort will maintain the roads for 25 years before handing them over to the state.
Legislators confirmed that the decision followed a thorough review by six specialized committees, which evaluated the technical designs, financial structure and the company’s track record. Importantly, the project’s cost, averaging US$850,366 per kilometre, was found to fall squarely within Liberia’s approved infrastructure benchmarks.
Senators described the concession as a decisive step toward easing one of Liberia’s most persistent development constraints. With fewer than 1,500 kilometres of Liberia’s 12,000-kilometre road network paved, the project is expected to significantly enhance trade, boost regional accessibility and stimulate economic growth along the western and northwestern corridors.
Just weeks earlier, on November 20, 2025, Pavi Fort earned overwhelming commendation in Guinea for its exceptional execution of the T13 Coyah–Dubréka bitumization project, a key arterial route linking the capital’s outskirts with rapidly expanding districts.
The company’s precision, speed of delivery and deployment of modern engineering equipment have transformed the T13 into a flagship success story. Prior to Pavi Fort’s intervention, the corridor had long suffered from dust pollution, heavy congestion and damaged road surfaces that hampered economic activity and daily commuting.
Engineers supervising the works reported that Pavi Fort’s team has consistently delivered ahead of schedule while maintaining strict adherence to international road construction standards. The firm’s asphalt layering, drainage systems and soil reinforcement have been widely praised for their technical robustness.
Residents and road users say the improvements are already tangible; reduced travel time, smoother traffic flow, increased safety and lower vehicle maintenance costs are among the immediate benefits. Transport operators and traders note that the upgraded stretch has revitalized commerce between Coyah, Dubréka and surrounding communities.
Government monitoring teams have also lauded Pavi Fort’s professionalism, describing the T13 progress as a model for Guinea’s broader infrastructure modernization agenda. The project has strengthened public confidence in local engineering capacity and reaffirmed the company’s ability to handle complex national assignments.
Beyond its regional projects, Pavi Fort continues to expand its footprint through diverse services including quarry operations (notably the Bawa Quarry in Guinea), equipment rental, large-scale project management and real estate development. Its collaboration with institutions such as the Sierra Leone Roads Authority (SLRA) further underscores its role as a dependable development partner.
As West African Governments intensify infrastructure modernization, Pavi Fort stands out as a homegrown company delivering world-class results. The firm’s rising portfolio, from Liberia’s transformative PPP concession to Guinea’s celebrated T13 project, reflects a commitment to efficiency, innovation and the long-term economic progress of the sub-region.
With its expanding track record and growing regional trust, Pavi Fort continues to redefine what African engineering firms can achieve in shaping the continent’s development future.
