Africa-Press – Liberia. On Unification Day, the residents of Montserrado County electoral district #1 for the first time witnessed what many described as true leadership.
Representative Rugie Yatu Barry, who has served the district since taking office, fulfilled numerous promises made during her 2023 election campaign.
One of her key pledges was a competition to reward the cleanest town or village with one thousand United States dollars. Although the challenge was open to the entire district, only ten towns participated.
Blackton Town emerged victorious with 30 points and was awarded five hundred United States dollars. “This competition encouraged communities to take pride in their surroundings,” Barry said. “I’m thrilled to see such active participation.”
The scoring, based on a total of 60 points, was overseen by the Paynesville City Corporation and the Monrovia City Corporation. The remaining nine towns received sanitation materials, including a wheelbarrow, three shovels, a whipper, and a cutlass. “Even if they didn’t win the top prize, every town made significant improvements,” Barry added.
At the Capitol building, Barry highlighted her successful lobbying efforts, which secured US$100,000 for Bensonville Hospital.
“While this amount is insufficient, I am hopeful it will be increased to two hundred thousand dollars,” she stated.
She also announced the impending arrival of a forty-foot container of medical supplies, obtained during her recent visit to the United States, which will be distributed to health facilities within the district.
“This medical consignment will greatly benefit our healthcare system,” she noted.
In her efforts to empower the youth, Representative Barry finalized negotiations with the Tuazama Foundation in the US to establish a computer school in Fendell.
“This initiative will provide basic computer skills to our young people, opening doors to new opportunities,” she explained.
Additionally, Barry conducted an assessment tour with the Liberia Electricity Corporation to address the electricity issues affecting a large part of the district.
“Reliable electricity is essential for our community’s development,” she emphasized.
Within her first hundred days in office, Representative Barry has also emphasized transparent leadership by forming a District Development Council (DDC).
“We currently have seventeen DDC members, with plans to expand to twenty-five,” she said. “These volunteers, chosen for their moral standing, will work alongside my office to monitor and supervise district projects.”
She announced that one hundred thousand United States dollars have been allocated in the fiscal budget for district development projects, to be identified by the DDC and implemented by the Liberian Agency for Community Empowerment (LACE).
“Of this budget, US$10,000 will cover LACE’s administrative costs, leaving $90,000 for actual projects,” she clarified.
Residents of Blackton and other attendees praised Representative Barry’s leadership, describing her as a God-sent leader. “Her dedication and efforts have truly made a difference in our community,” said one resident. “We are grateful for her commitment to our district.”
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