As part of commitment to buttress the effort of the government, the Sons and Daughters of Weasua has identified with Waritay Elementary and Junior High School in Weasue, district #3, Gbarpolu County.
The group on Monday, June 21, 2021, launched its education program, which coincided with the presentation of 200 pieces of armchairs, among others, to authorities of the school, represented by the Tom Taweh and some members of the group.
Speaking during the presentation, the administrator of the group, Tom Taweh, expressed delight and noted that the Sons and Daughters of Weasua, comprising of alumni of then Waritay Public School, were proud to be part of history-making in Weasua.
The group was founded in December 3, 2020 with the goal of establishing a medium through which citizens hailing from Weasua can discuss issues relating to progress in Weasua and its people.
Taweh underscored the need for peace and unity as integral tool for development and progress, noting that “in unity there is strength”.
He said the donation is an example of possibility when citizens hold together to help the government to fill in some of the existing gaps created as a result of financial constrains that people endure from day to day.
He expressed his unending desire to impact lives across his district and Gbarpolu as a whole. “Gbarma District is one of the two foremost districts that fought to gain county status. We owe it to our forefathers to build upon the foundation that we inherited,” he explained.
Taweh has commended their brothers and sisters in the Diaspora for the trust and financial and moral support in the making of the chairs. He highlighted the financial contribution that came out of the US and other parts of the world.
He then called on well-meaning citizens across the district to see this as a good example worth emulating. “Citizens United Action is key to the growth and development of our communities,” he stated.
At the same time, Taweh has broken ground for the construction of a 3-bedroom house for H. Rasheed Carew, the longest serving teacher, now principal of the Waritay Elementary and Junior High School. “This project, when completed, will be a tribute to Carew for his years of service,” Taweh noted. He said people must always be remembered for their valuable services to mankind. “I met Mr. Carew in the school in 1984 at the time my dad also worked there as instructor. To date, he is still teaching. What an immeasurable service,” he counted.
Taweh has also called on every well-meaning citizen of Weasua, at home and abroad, to support the effort to bring lasting smile on Carew’s face. “The worth of every man is measured on the basis of the impact he makes on the lives of his fellow men,” he ended.
For his part, the principal of the school, H. Rasheed Carew, praised the team for the demonstration of good citizenship. He explained that the lack of seat for the students has been a long-standing problem, and called on others to emulate the good example of the Sons and Daughters of Weasua in order to impact their communities.