By: Emmanuel Koffa| Grand Kru County Correspondent
Barclayville, Grand Kru – Sunday, June 15, 2025 – A 33-year-old Abraham S. G. David, a commercial motorcycle operator and former ambulance driver of the Grand Kru County Health Team amazed locals when he returned a large sum of money he stumbled, while traveling to Maryland County for a sports event.
The incident took place during the week on the Barclayville – Pleebo highway, where David found an unaccompanied bag filled with cash.
Upon his discovery, the 33-year-old Abraham S. G. David promptly notified his friends and local authorities, who later confirmed that the substantial amount of money belonged to a well-known businessman identified as Mark Momo in Barclayville, Grand Kru County.
Momo had been anxious about his missing funds, and his relief was evident when he was reunited with the cash, a process overseen by the Liberia National Police and the media after a verification of ownership took place.
Abraham S. G. David, County Coordinator at the National Federation of Motorcycle and Tricycle of Liberia (NAFOMTAL), choices to return the money has been hailed as an impressive display of honesty and moral character, garnering praise from local residents for his patriotism and compassion.
Previously, David worked as an ambulance driver for the Grand Kru County Health Team but lost his job nearly five years ago due to administrative challenges, leading him to take up commercial motorcycle riding to provide for himself and his family.
His noble act has led to positive changes in his life, as he has since been appointed as a Superintendent driver by the Ministry of Internal Affairs under the Joseph N. Boakai administration.
The new position has not only reestablished his role in public service but has also strengthened his connections with both his family and community.
In a time often plagued by issues of trust and transparency, the 33-year-old Abraham David stands as a symbol of hope and integrity, underscoring the significance of ethical conduct.
This incident recalls a similar event in October 2021, when Emmanuel Tuloe, a nineteen-year-old motorcyclist of lower Nimba County found US$50k by the roadside and returned it to its rightful owner.
Tuloe’s act of integrity led to a meeting with the former President George Weah, who awarded him a scholarship that would fund his education from seventh grade through to a master’s degree, along with a cash reward of $10,000.
In addition to this recognition, Emmanuel received two motorbikes and was appointed as an anti-corruption ambassador, earning a monthly salary of $500.
Today, Emmanuel Tuloe is celebrated as an “integrity ambassador” for his honorable deed.
As reported by the World Bank, 44 percent of Liberia’s population lives on less than $1.90 per day.
Accordingly, the African Development Bank’s 2025 African Economic Outlook states that the national poverty rate has slightly decreased, going from 35.4% in 2022 to 34.2% in 2023.
Edited: Jesefu Morris Keita| Editor-In-Chief
