By Gbotolu Wisdom Mawolo
Tow remote villages, Kpaku-ta and Massamai towns in Voinjama District, are expected to benefit from the construction of four-classroom school buildings. The initiative is led by Versatile Professional Services (VPS) in collaboration with the Swedish Education Fund for Liberia.
As a remote community, students in Kpaku-ta and Massamai face significant challenges in accessing quality education. Many of them are compelled to travel several kilometers to attend the William V. S. Tubman Public School in Vezala.
This has posed considerable burdens on students, especially for younger children, causing residents to resort to using town halls, churches, and unfinished structures as alternative to keep the children in school.
Today, January 20, 2025, a delegation from the Swedish Education Fund, led by representative Peter Henning, along with VPS’s head, Joseph K. Jomah and contractors, visited both towns to assess the designated sites for the new school buildings. In addition to the four classrooms, each community will also receive modern restroom facilities and hand pumps for safe drinking water.
“I was born in Yekepa, Nimba County, Liberia. Being Liberian, this is my team’s way of giving back to our people,” stated Peter Henning.
Mr. Jomah assured both communities that construction is scheduled to begin on February 1, 2025, with completion expected within two months, provided that the residents assist by supplying local materials such as bricks, planks, and labor.
“We appreciate your cooperation in helping your children access better learning environments. Together, we can achieve this goal in a timely manner,” Mr. Jomah emphasized.
