By Abdul Malik Bangura
Kingho Railway and Port Company, on the 18th March 2022, handed over a newly constructed Regent Chief Court Barray to residents of Kamasondo Chiefdom in Pepel Town.The construction of the Court Barray in Pepel Town falls under the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and the handing over ceremony saw stakeholders from various sectors graced the landmark event.
Chairman of the ceremony Osman Fofanah, Speaker of Kamasondo Chiefdom, emphasized the relevance of the occasion which he described as unprecedented in the Port Loko District and as an historic event. He admonished all present to desist from taking the law into their hands crying down the razing of the Court Barry by a disgruntled youth a few months ago.
Speaking on behalf of Kingho Railway and Port Company, the Community Manager, Mr. Wu praised the people of Kamasondo for their support to the company and their participation in the company’s activities. He informed the people of Kamasondo that the company did a lot of things the previous year and assured them of doing more this year.
Also speaking on behalf of the company was the National Community and Security Manager, Mohamed Turay extended to the people of Kamasondo on behalf of the CEO and COO and the Director of Community Relations Department who were unavoidably absent.
He elaborated on the projects so far implemented by Kingho Railway and Port Company through the active support of community stakeholders.
On his side, the National Minerals Agency (NMA) representative at the ceremony, Osman Koroma while appreciating the company for its CSR activities in Kamasondo Chiefdom, expressed admiration for its earlier contribution in the area of giving out scholarships.
Delivering his vote of thanks, the Regent Paramount Chief, Pa Komrabai Lawyer Kabia thanked the Kingho Railway and Port Company for supporting him in his time of distress. He thanked all those who supported him when his Barray was burnt and all who stood by him to make his Regency respected.
He concluded by reiterating the need for unity and respect for civil authorities in the chiefdom.
The ceremony was climaxed by the cutting of tape to the new Barry by Moses Kamara, Madam Fatmata Conteh and the Regent Paramount Chief followed by refreshment.
