Bong County officials and local leaders dedicate the refurbished commissioner's residence in Foequelleh District #4.
- Authorities in Bong County have officially dedicated a refurbished Commissioner's Residence in Foequelleh, Electoral District #4, completing the rehabilitation of a government facility that had remained unfinished after being abandoned by contractors during the previous administration.
County officials said the residence was partially constructed during the administration of former President George Weah but was later left incomplete. In May 2025, the Bong County Administration allocated funds in the county's 2025 budget to undertake renovation and complete the facility.
Speaking at the dedication ceremony over the weekend, county authorities said the renovation involved extensive structural repairs, installation of a new roofing system, and upgrades to the electrical and plumbing systems, among other improvements.
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Officials said the rehabilitation project was designed to restore the structural integrity and full functionality of the residence, ensuring that the district commissioner has a suitable official residence to support administrative duties in the county.
Receiving the keys to the facility, Bong County Superintendent Loleyah Hawa Norris praised the contractors for the timely execution of the renovation and reaffirmed her administration's commitment to improving infrastructure throughout the county.
Superintendent Norris said the completion of the residence reflects the county leadership's broader effort to rehabilitate public facilities and strengthen local governance structures.
Also speaking at the ceremony, Representative Robert Womba of Bong County Electoral District #4 described the renovation as evidence of the county leadership's determination to continue improving infrastructure and public services in the district.
Rep. Womba recalled that funds allocated during the 2018 County Sitting for the full construction of the commissioner's compound were reportedly diverted, leaving the structure incomplete and creating challenges for both the current commissioner and her predecessor.
"No one knows where the money allocated for the project went -- whether it disappeared or was mismanaged," Womba said.
The lawmaker also expressed appreciation to President Joseph Nyuma Boakai for the purchase and shipment of earth-moving equipment, commonly referred to as the government's "yellow machines" initiative. He said the machinery is expected to accelerate road rehabilitation and improve transportation links across rural communities in Bong County.
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According to Womba, improved road access will significantly benefit smallholder farmers, many of whom struggle to transport agricultural produce from interior communities to markets due to poor road conditions.
For his part, Bong County Senator Prince Moye assured residents that the Bong County Legislative Caucus remains committed to ensuring that funds allocated for development projects are properly used for the benefit of the county's citizens.
As part of his support for the commissioner's relocation to the newly refurbished residence, Senator Moye pledged US$2,000 in cash, a generator, and fifty plastic chairs to help facilitate the transition.
Local leaders said the completion of the residence marks an important step toward strengthening administrative presence and improving governance structures at the district level.
