The Eddie Gibson International Ministry School System (EGIM) has begun the construction of a modern library at the value of US$30,000 in Lordinewein, Gbi and Doru Districts, Nimba County.

According to a press statement issued Wednesday in Monrovia, the library is being constructed for the Marla H. Corts Mission School and also students from surrounding communities in that area, The Marla H. Corts Mission School is an elementary and junior high school.

As part of the construction package, the library when completed will be fully furnished with assorted books valued at US$12,000.

The Founder of EGIM, Rev. Eddie Gibson said the library will have 24-hour electricity to afford students unlimited access to educational materials as they pursue their academic sojourn.

He said this was the beginning of countless opportunity for the underprivileged people of Lordinewein, Gbi and Doru Districts in lower Nimba County.

He said dormitories and a teachers quarter are also being constructed and electrified and hoped this would serve as stimulant to attract residents from near to see Christian education as the way forward.

Funding for the school was made possible by American philanthropists, John & Fran Carter from Birmingham, Alabama, the statement concluded.

Rehabilitation of Administrative Building Begins in Kolahun

Groundbreaking ceremony for the rehabilitation of the Kolahum Administrative building was held recently in Kolahum city, Lofa County.

The building which houses the offices of the District Commissioner and other local government officials was destroyed as a result of the 14 year civil crisis. Funding for the rehabilitation of the Administrative building estimated at USD$50,000 will be provided by UNDP Small Arms Control Programme.

The Deputy Chief of Mission at the Japanese Embassy in Monrovia, Mr. Yutaka Nakamura said “the Government of Japan attaches importance to rebuilding Liberia alone with other development partners. This is a significant project and I’m glad to be here today for this occasion’’.

He expressed his appreciation for attending the groundbreaking ceremony in Kolahun. He lauded the people of Lofa County for their commitment to the Small Arms Programme and making the county arms free.

While in Lofa, Mr. Nakamura participated in the dedication of the newly constructed Community Hall in Samodou, Lofa County. The Hall was constructed under the Arms for Development Project at the cost of USD$57,000.

The Coordinator of the Liberia National Commission on Small Arms Mr. A. Jlay Narloh expressed gratitude for the meaningful contributions the Government of Japan is making towards the reconstruction process in Liberia. He urged the people of Samodou and Kolahun to protect the investment in their community.

During the ceremony, 12,550 live ammunitions including 41 rifles and 209 UXOs were turned over by UNDP Small Arms Control programme to PAKBatt 8 for destruction.

UNDP Arms for Development (AfD) Project Officer Teakon Williams lauded the people of Lofa County for responding to the AfD project in a positive manner. He said the citizens have manifested their commitment to making the county gun free thereby encouraging development in their community.

Lofa County acting Superintendent, Mr. George Tangbeh thanked development partners working in Lofa County for the assistance to the people of the county

He appealed for more support in the areas of road rehabilitation, schools and health post rehabilitation among others. He later cut the ribbon to the Samodou Community Hall.

Quardu Gboni Chiefdom Commissioner, Mohammed Kamara, welcomed the Japanese envoy to the chiefdom and thanked the Government of Japan for their tireless effort in fostering peace and development in Liberia.

US$1m Road Project Near Completion
By J. Nathaniel Daygbor

A US$1m road project undertaken by District #10 Representative, Regina Sokan Teah is nearing completion. The Liberian government, through the Public Works Ministry is doing the 1-mile road linking Doe Community to Clara Town on the Bushrod Island.

Representative Teah recently told this paper that the project started some time back since she became representative for the district. She said the process delayed due to lack support, but was quick to point out that the process is in full swing and not far from completion.

Rep. Teah also said that residents of the community helped the Public Works Ministry in speeding up the process. According to her, the project is about 75% completed except for the construction of the bridge connecting Doe Community and Clara Town.

She called on the government of Liberia, donors, local and international NGOs, the United States government through USAID to help the road exercise.

She has however commended the residents of the Doe Community for being so cooperative in the process by relocating their homes, businesses, schools and churches.

She disclosed that there are plans to construct a markets for the residents and those from the Jamaica Community. The District #10 Representative is a member of the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC).