Hon. Alpha Jalloh Donates Le100M in Building Materials to Falaba Folosaba Sec. School
Falaba, Sierra Leone – In a significant boost to education in the Falaba District, Hon. Alpha Jalloh has donated building materials worth Le100 million (old leones) to Falaba Folosaba Secondary School the only secondary school in the chiefdom for its rehabilitation. The initiative aims to improve learning conditions for students in the area.
Community Leaders Welcome Development Efforts
Speaking at the event, Paramount Chief of the chiefdom emphasized the importance of community driven development. He cautioned against politicizing progress and stated that while physical cash is often requested, tangible investments such as infrastructure projects have a more lasting impact.
Hon. Lahai Marrah lauded the Paramount Chief for his leadership, acknowledging his extensive contributions to the district. He also commended Hon. Alpha Jalloh’s personal sacrifice in funding the rehabilitation, emphasizing that the donation was from his own pocket rather than government resources.
The Town Chief also extended gratitude to both past and present Members of Parliament (MPs) for their ongoing engagement in the chiefdom’s development.
Hon. Alpha Jalloh Highlights Key Challenges
Addressing the gathering, Hon. Alpha Jalloh outlined major challenges affecting the district, including:
Poor road infrastructure, making transportation difficult.
Lack of electricity, which hampers daily life and economic activities.
Deteriorating school facilities, as Falaba Folosaba Secondary is the only school in the chiefdom, yet it remains in poor condition.
He urged the community to take ownership of the project, stating that their commitment to this rehabilitation would encourage further investment in the chiefdom.
Breakdown of Donated Materials
The donated items for the school’s rehabilitation included:
50 bags of imported cement
12 bundles of 8-feet zinc (28 gauge)
1 carton of assorted nails (50 packets of 3” & 4”)
3 boxes of roofing nails
10 gallons of sky blue oil paint
5 bags of whitewash
10 lengths of half-inch iron rods
10 lengths of quarter-inch rods
Half roll of binding wire
Painting materials (rollers, paintbrushes, whitewash brushes)
Le5 million allocated for workmanship
Additional Support for the Project
Hon. Abdul Karim Kamara, another prominent MP, described the donation as “a blessing in disguise” and urged the community to embrace such goodwill. Recognizing the importance of the project, he pledged an additional 50 bags of cement to ensure the continuation of the rehabilitation work.
Political Unity for Development
Hon. Lahai Marrah praised the people of Falaba for electing Hon. Alpha Jalloh, assuring them that they had made the right choice. He also thanked the Chief Whip of Parliament, who was present at the event, for his continued support.
Marrah reaffirmed the All People’s Congress (APC) Party’s commitment to inclusive governance, stating, “We do not support individuals based on tribe; we support development for all.” He also highlighted the overwhelming support APC received from the chiefdom in the 2023 elections, pledging continued collaboration to improve the lives of the people.
A Call for More Investments
The high-profile event saw the attendance of former MPs, three sitting MPs, and the Chief Whip, reflecting the significance of the project. Hon. Jalloh expressed his joy at seeing such a distinguished delegation visit the chiefdom, stating that collective leadership is key to addressing the district’s challenges.
With education, infrastructure, and electricity among the pressing concerns, the donation signals a step in the right direction for Falaba Folosaba. The commitment from multiple leaders suggests that more development initiatives could soon follow, bringing much-needed relief to the chiefdom.
