The Nyonkiayee Diaspora Organization (NYDO) has frowned on an order by Representative Taa Wongbe of Nimba County’s electoral district #9 to halt the Mehnla Nyonkiayee road project being undertaken by Representative Musa Hasan Bility of Nimba County’s electoral district #7. Nyonkiayee is a town located in Mensonnoh Administrative District, Nimba County.
NYDO says it has been established that Rep. Wongbe wants the project halted because he is traveling to India for a visit.
It can be recalled that the Bility Development Foundation on February 3, 2024 asked the inhabitants of the Mennsohn Administrative District to sign a property waiver for the road rehabilitation project from Mehnla, Nyonkiayee to Zekepa in electoral district’s #9, Nimba County, an occasion witnessed by chiefs and elders of the district.
The group said Representative Taa Wongbe saying that when he returns to Liberia then Representative Bility would be able to move his machines to the road to commence work is unacceptable to the people of Nyonkiayee living at home and overseas.
According to NYDO, in a setback to the much-anticipated road development project in Nimba’s district #9, Representative Wongbe’s interference has impeded progress.
The group added that, despite initial momentum gained when the Bility Development Foundation broke ground in May 2023 for the rehabilitation of the road from Mehnla to Nyonkiayee to Glayee, external threats forced a temporary halt to the project.
However, the Bility Development Foundation recommitted to its promise in January 2024, with the plan to resume work at the peak of the dry season, a crucial period for road construction.
Regrettably, NYDO notes that residents were informed that Representative Wongbe insisted on a meeting with Representative Bility before allowing work to proceed, choosing to halt the process.
NYDO therefore declared the delay as unacceptable, given the vital role road infrastructure plays in community transformation.
As far as NYDO is concerned, the road from Mehnla to Nyonkiayee serves as lifeline, facilitating trade, commerce, healthcare access and overall development for the residents. As a result, NYDO termed Representative Wongbe’s action as a significant obstacle to development.
By prioritizing personal meetings over community progress, NYDO pointed out that the lawmaker disregards the interests of his constituents, who overwhelmingly voted him into office.
Furthermore, NYDO said Representative Wongbe’s failure to fulfill past promises, such as backfilling a bridge, reflect a concerning pattern of neglect towards the community’s needs.
In light of these developments, NYDO urgently called on Representative Wongbe to reconsider his stance and permit the commencement of the road rehabilitation.
With the rainy season looming, NYDO said they fear that time is of the essence and that further delays will only exacerbate the challenges faced by the people of Nyonkiayee.
NYDO, meanwhile, implored the Bility Development Foundation to proceed with the project without delay, ensuring that the residents of Nimba’s district #9 receive the infrastructure it urgently requires. NYDO extended its gratitude to Representative Bility and the Bility Development Foundation for their commitment to the development of Nimba County. NYDO added that it is imperative that they collectively prioritize the well-being and progress of the community, overcoming obstacles to achieve lasting prosperity.