Monrovia, Liberia – Sinoe County District #2 Representative Samson Q. Wiah has outlined key development initiatives currently transforming his district, emphasizing education, infrastructure, and economic empowerment as major priorities under his leadership.
In a statement shared recently, the lawmaker likened the ongoing progress in District #2 to a “boiling palm butter” — full of rich ingredients but requiring patience and effort before reaching completion.
“Within Southeastern Liberia, it’s wrong to pronounce a boiling palm butter tasteless when you enter a kitchen and not notice the cook had gone to the Arctic to get some spice and dry meat,” Rep. Wiah said, metaphorically describing the ongoing developmental strides in his district.
According to him, four scholars from the district enrolled at the United Methodist University (UMU) are expected to graduate in 2026 with Bachelor’s and Baccalaureate degrees. He disclosed that their school fees and lodging in Monrovia have been fully supported through his office — a contribution he said reflects his commitment to human capacity development.
“If you are a lawmaker who doesn’t own a property before joining politics, sponsoring students to this level will cost you over US$20,000,” he added, stressing the financial sacrifices involved in supporting education.
On infrastructure, Rep. Wiah announced the near completion of a modern market building in Tuzonburg City, equipped with two bathrooms, an office space, and a storeroom. The facility, he said, will be dedicated before Christmas, with local market women expected to receive small business loans during the opening ceremony to help boost their enterprises.
Addressing the issue of road connectivity, the District #2 Representative disclosed that the district now owns a yellow machine dedicated to road rehabilitation. An initial 20 drums of fuel, he said, have been purchased to begin farm-to-market and inter-village road construction in the coming weeks, continuing throughout the dry season.
“For the record, District #2 is currently the only electoral district that owns a yellow machine,” Wiah emphasized, noting that road development remains central to his agenda for rural accessibility and trade expansion.
While acknowledging that some opposition voices may overlook these achievements due to “post-election psychosis,” the lawmaker maintained that development takes time and teamwork.
“Just as Rome was not built in a day, so it is with District #2,” he remarked. “Gratefully, my rating continues to surpass all other leaders we ever had as citizenry of District #2. Notwithstanding, I remain humble and open to recommendations.”
Rep. Wiah reaffirmed his commitment to inclusive leadership and ongoing collaboration with constituents to sustain progress in the district.
“Together we can do more and make our district great,” he concluded confidently.
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