By: James Lahai
Senator Prince Kermue Moye of Bong County has launched an ambitious countywide outreach tour aimed at strengthening ties between local leadership and citizens while delivering immediate, community-driven development support.
The tour kicked off in Yellequelleh Administrative District (Electoral District No. 5), where Senator Moye, accompanied by District Representative Eugine J.M. Kollie, held a high-level engagement with residents.
The forum provided a critical platform for citizens to articulate their concerns and priorities, while the senator outlined targeted interventions across key sectors including infrastructure, health, education, and livelihoods.
In an effort of address longstanding transportation challenges, Senator Moye provided US$2,000 and L$100,000 to the Drivers’ Union to support maintenance of the Gbartala–Fonetoli Road and strengthen the union’s operational capacity.
He further committed L$50,000 toward the ongoing rehabilitation of the Jorkeh Town Road, reinforcing efforts to improve accessibility within the district.
Demonstrating responsiveness to immediate social needs, the senator donated 30 bags of rice to vulnerable families, while also prioritizing local governance by pledging four motorcycles to leaders in Garyea Clan to enhance coordination and outreach at the community level.
Senator Moye provided 50 high-powered solar lights across towns and villages as a means of boosting rural electrification and economic activity and improve security and extend productive hours for small businesses.
The Bong Senator further donated 30 bags of cement to support the completion of Jorkeh Town Public School, underscoring his commitment to improving learning infrastructure.
He has also announced plans to expand training opportunities for midwives and allocated L$30,000 to ease transportation challenges faced by healthcare workers, particularly in hard-to-reach communities.
Senator Moye lamented on having an inclusive economic empowerment and allocated L$100,000 to support transportation for citizens who attended the engagement, and L$50,000 to facilitate transport and vocational training programs for market women in Gbartala.
Additionally, The Senator vowed to providing vocational training opportunities for motorcyclists in Yellequelleh District and the provision of zinc and building materials for the construction of a town hall in Gonovo Town.
His engagement initiatives with citizens forms part of the Senator broader strategy to deepen direct citizen interaction and ensure that development interventions reflect the real needs of communities across Bong County.
The tour is expected to continue in Electoral District No. 4 on Sunday, as the senator expands his direct engagement with constituents.
