By Samuel Jeremiah Kargbo
In a bid to enhance development in Falaba district, Hon. Mohammed Alpha Jalloh of the All People’s Congress Party (APC) made a significant gesture by donating over one hundred solar street lights to his constituents in the northern part of Sierra Leone.
The donation, valued at over three hundred million old Leones, was announced during a well-attended town hall meeting held at Musia town, Ward 125 in Constituency 039, Dembelia Musaia Chiefdom, on Sunday, June 16, 2024.
Hon. Jalloh emphasized that the installation of these street lights across seventeen different villages and towns in the district will not only improve security but also facilitate better educational opportunities for school-going children who struggle with access to light for studying at home.
During his address, Hon. Jalloh outlined the distribution plan, allocating ten street lights to larger towns, five to middle-sized villages, and three to smaller communities. Among the beneficiaries are Dogoloya, Musia, Gbindi, Manan, and Kormansilia.
While expressing gratitude for the warm reception, Hon. Mohamed Conteh, another MP from the district, highlighted the commitment of opposition MPs like Hon. Jalloh to championing development initiatives for their constituents. He assured the public of forthcoming phases of development projects.
Paramount Chief Manga Sorie Konko Jawara II underscored the importance of unity and peace, urging residents to support initiatives aimed at fostering development irrespective of political affiliations.
Madam Dusuba Fofanah, the District Women’s Leader of the APC, commended the MPs for their dedication to development despite not being in power, emphasizing the need for community involvement in safeguarding the newly installed street lights.
In conclusion, Mohamed Jawara Ali, a political figure at the event, emphasized the significance of the donation in facilitating nighttime study sessions for children, particularly during examination periods.
The occasion, graced by various dignitaries including constituency leaders and Paramount Chiefs, marks a promising step towards sustainable development in Falaba district.
