Monrovia, Feb. 13 -- The President of the Association of Liberian Construction Contractors (ALCC), Kimberly K. Toure, is calling for stricter enforcement of Liberia's Local Content Law, urging the government, development partners, and NGOs to prioritize qualified Liberian construction firms in the award of public contracts.

Toure said public institutions and international partners must ensure that "qualified and competent Liberian construction contractors" are given fair opportunities to execute projects nationwide.

"The Association has to make sure that its members who have the competence are given contracts at all times so that they can deliver," she said in an interview.

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