Monrovia – Young Liberian humanitarian Fate Bobby Tapson has commenced the modernization of various public and private schools in electoral district # 16, Montserrado County.
By Obediah Johnson
Tapson provided construction materials, including 25 bags of cement, crushed rocks, and sand for an auditorium floor project, and distributed textbooks and lunch to over 150 students and teachers at the St. Paul Academy in the St. Paul Bridge community, outside Monrovia.
The gesture is worth several thousand United States dollars.
Speaking during the presentation, Tapson expressed sorrow over the deplorable condition of the school, which has molded the minds of many people for over 25 years.
He stressed that in this new dispensation, Liberian students, who are the future leaders of the country, should not be accessing education under an unfavorable atmosphere.
He pointed out that the gesture is intended to foster the provision of quality education to Liberia’s future leaders in a better atmosphere.
“It’s good to be here today and see for myself. I was coming here, and I met a friend called Alfred who lives across the bridge. He walked from across the bridge to come to school here. Today, Alfred will have a joyous moment because we are here today to fix the floor of the auditorium and the ceiling. My wife, family, and team are here to identify with you so that you can have access to better education. For me, it is an honor to give back to my community. ,” Tapson noted.
He said Liberian children must have better access to quality education and learn under favorable conditions as compared to their counterparts across the African continent.
Tapson stressed that access to education is a fundamental right that should not be taken away from any Liberian.
He encouraged the students to pay serious attention to their studies to inspire and make positive impacts in the lives of their family members, and contribute to the development of their country.
“Imagine that we are in the year 2025 and these young students are accessing education in this kind of environment and conditions. What has this society offered them? These young students do not desire this environment. You desire a far better environment to access quality education,” he stated.
He urged the students not to turn their backs on those who provided them with quality education when they are successful in the future.
“One day, I believe that one of you guys will come back here to give to the school. Whatever class you are in presently, remember to come back here because this institution is preparing you for the future. Pay attention to everything they teach you in school because tomorrow, it will help you,” he added.
Tapson used the occasion to call on Liberians in the diaspora to extend helping hands to needy citizens and institutions in communities where they previously lived prior to the greener pastures.
He further disclosed plans to also modernize other schools operating in District 16 and other parts adjacent.
Currently, Tapson is undertaking the elevation of the St. Paul Bridge Junior High Public School to senior high. The project is expected to be completed very shortly.
He pledged to also provide a starlink internet connectivity to students and teachers at the D. Twe Memorial High School in the Borough of New Kru Town, outside Monrovia.
According to him, the gesture is intended to enhance learning and teaching activities at one of the oldest public schools on Bushrod Island.
Tapson further expressed his willingness and commitment to work along with authorities at other public and private schools in District 16 and other parts adjacent to address some of the challenges.
“We hope and pray that these projects will inspire our friends who are out of the country to see reason to return to their country and contribute to their communities. Giving should be an attitude, and o we’ve come to exhibit that attitude,” he noted.
Earlier on, the authorities of the school highlighted numerous constraints they have encountered over the past two decades.
According to them, regular flooding in the community normally obstructs classroom activities at the school during the rainy season.
They commended Tapson and his team for the gesture.
“Somebody came to our rescue, saying no I came from this community; I cannot live in this community and allow little children who are the precious jewels and future leaders to learn in this environment. We want to extend our thanks and appreciation to Mr. Tapson, and we pray that God will continue to bless him in all of his endeavours,” Mr. John Sickey, Principal of the school, stated.
He cautioned students against being ungrateful to those who prepared them for the future.
He said students must always remember those who came to their rescue when they were in dire need of help.
The post Young Liberian Humanitarian Commences Modernization of Schools In District 16 appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.
Leave a Reply