By Wilfred Duosi
The Superintendent of River Gee County, Mike Swengbeh, has announced plans by the county’s local authority to construct a US$150,000 executive guest house as part of activities marking the county’s Independence Day Celebration.
Speaking at a news conference held at the county’s administrative office, Superintendent Swengbeh said the leadership is fully prepared for the March 16 celebration and emphasized growing reconciliation and unity among citizens ahead of the event.
He disclosed that this year’s independence celebration will highlight key developmental initiatives, including a groundbreaking ceremony for the proposed River Gee Executive Guest House.
According to him, the 16-room facility will be funded through the County Social Development Fund, with US$150,000 already allotted for the project’s implementation following the anniversary festivities.
Citizens are expected to converge on March 16, 2026, to commemorate 26 years since River Gee attained county status.
The county was officially created on March 16, 2000, during the administration of former President Charles Taylor, following its separation from Grand Gedeh County, particularly from the former Webbo and Gbaepo districts.
The legislation for its establishment was approved by the House of Representatives in May 1997 and subsequently concurred with by the Senate in March 2000.
Superintendent Swengbeh has called on citizens to turn out in large numbers in the spirit of peace and unity, urging them to actively participate in ongoing development efforts.
Meanwhile, Swengbeh has revealed that a special committee has been constituted to gather views from all 17 sections of the county regarding concerns over the reported removal of the leopard symbol from the county’s flag.
He explained that the committee’s findings will reflect the majority opinion and will be forwarded to the County Legislative Caucus for further deliberation.
