MONROVIA- The Liberia Water and Sewer Corporation (LWSC) has put smiles on the faces of residents of Peace Island community in the Congo Town suburb through what is being put as ‘the influence of Commence Inspector General, Josephine Davis.’
Speaking during the dedication of the newly constructed LWSC water point over the weekend, the Managing Director of the LWSC Duannah A. Kamara said, the idea of LWSC taken to Peace Island through Josephine Davis was born few years ago before the CDC government came to power.
The LWSC boss told citizens that they can see root of the Pro-Poor agendas through the distribution of water adding that President Weah has distributed to all parts of Monrovia and environs.
According to the LWSC Managing Director, both Ministers Macgill and Tweah of State and Finance have vowed to carry water to Jallah Town through the LWSC.
Mr. Kamara said LWSC has been able to connect three hundred houses for free of charge in several communities namely Kesselley Boulevard, Neezoe, Bardnersville Estate, among others.
He further said that 2,000 connections of water to homes are expected in all parts of Monrovia and it environs and free water distribution is also taking place in Grand Bassa County, Lofa, Nimba and Margibi counties.
Managing Director Kamara also disclosed plans of constructing a huge water tower in West point and small town behind the CDC headquarters.
The boss of LWSC blasted oppositions of not replacing water the pipeline that was built since 1966, adding that President Weah has contracted more roads than any other president in our Liberia history.
For her part, Commerce Inspector General, Josephine Davis, who is said to be eying the Representative post of that district in 2022, said the dedication of the project will serve as a reminder that president Weah is a developmental driver.
Ms. Davis added many miles stone start with one Jonny with president Weah constructing the Old road market, taking street light to Chebor community in old road.
She further said, the issue of water is serious challenge and one of the most needs which human can’t live without something that has been over looked by past government.
The Inspector General of Commence Ministry told the residents of Peace Island that they elected a lawmaker that has failed them and leading many youth into indiscipline and destruction.
She vowed to assist the residents of peace Island community whenever they are in need because there where she came from prior to entering government in 2018.
The atmosphere at the weekend’s water celebration was as though Coronavirus was over and that Liberia has been declared COVID-19-free, with senior government officials, who should be setting example in following the health protocol, showed no regard for Social Distancing.
Monrovia City Mayor, Jeff Koijee (Left) and others
They were seen dancing amidst a large crowd and many not wearing mask or not wearing it properly and generally not regarding basic COVIF-19 health protocols.
The LWSC dedication was used to pre-campaign against opposition Lawmaker Yekeh Kolubah.
For his part, Commence Minister, Professor Wilson Tarpeh also spoke to the residents, saying that the opposition lawmakers created the dirt.
Meanwhile, residents of Peace Island community have lauded Ms. Davis and the LWSC for bringing their lack of water nightmare to an end.
They expressed happiness that the water will be used by residents for three months free of charge.
The residents also called on the government to do more in providing their needs, because they were forgotten by past governments. Report by Garmah Never Lomo