Africa-Press – Liberia. Sekou Kalasco Damaro, former Special Aide to ex-President George M. Weah, has completed and officially dedicated a 170-foot concrete pedestrian bridge in Kakata, Margibi County.
The bridge, spanning Kamara Creek, connects the Dartuta and Mandingo Quarter communities. It features solar-powered streetlights to enhance safety during nighttime.
The $16,500 project was fully funded by Damaro and handed over to the public during a ceremony held over the weekend.
Damaro, a native of Margibi County, said he was inspired to build the bridge after witnessing schoolchildren and elderly women struggle to cross the creek. “It’s not just about having money—it’s about having the will to give back, even if it’s little,” he stated.
He emphasized that his development projects in the county are non-political and have been ongoing for six years, covering various sectors including healthcare.
As a member of the opposition Congress for Democratic Change (CDC), Damaro said his focus remains on community development through practical interventions.
The ceremony was attended by community members, local leaders, and CDC officials, including National Chairman Janga Augustus Kowo. Kowo praised the project as part of the CDC’s pro-poor agenda and said it would positively impact local lives.
Residents of both communities expressed gratitude. Washington Kortee, Chairman of Mandingo Quarter, said the bridge represents a “new chapter” for locals who previously crossed the creek on wet logs.
Community elder Apostle Franklin Snorton called the project a “dream come true” and thanked Damaro for supporting the people after his public service.
Youth leaders also noted the bridge will help increase school attendance, especially during the rainy season.
In appreciation, residents presented Damaro with chickens and kola nuts and offered prayers for his continued success.
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