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ADNew-Monrovia, Liberia: Residents of Yeagba Town in Todee district, Lower Montserrado County, over the weekend launched a grassroots fundraising campaign to reopen the Yeagba Town Public School, which has been closed since 2018.
By Benjamin Quaye Johnson benjaminqjohnson@gmail.com
The initiative, long overdue according to community members, was spearheaded by District Education Officer Prince Foday, School Principal Dekegah Flomo, and community advocate Pewee Sando, a former representative candidate in the 2023 elections.
The trio is working closely with parents, local leaders, and civic-minded citizens in a unified effort to revitalize the long-dormant institution.
Once a beacon of hope for young learners in Marin Clan, the Yeagba Town Public School has remained shuttered for over six years due to chronic neglect, lack of funding, and infrastructural decay.
The absence of a functioning school has left hundreds of children without access to basic education, deepening the community’s sense of marginalization within the broader national education system.
Speaking at the launch event, District Education Officer Prince Foday did not mince words. “The six-year closure of the school has been devastating. Our children have been left behind in Liberia’s educational development,” Foday declared. He emphasized the urgency of the situation and called on parents and local partners to intensify their support for the campaign.
For his part, School Principal Dekegah Flomo praised the unwavering resolve of Yeagba Town residents. “We are working tirelessly with parents and local leaders because we believe education is the foundation of any community,” he said. “Their dedication shows just how vital this school is to the future of Yeagba Town.”
Former representative candidate Pewee Sando, who has long been a vocal advocate for rural development, pledged his full support to the campaign. “This effort is about more than reopening a school it’s about advancing the development of Todee Statutory District,” he said. “We must support our teachers and administrators until sustainable systems are in place. Investing in our youth means investing in Liberia’s future.”
In the days following the launch, the campaign team has been actively engaging residents through community dialogues and planning sessions. According to organizers, the campaign will involve phased fundraising, infrastructure rehabilitation, and lobbying for support from national and international partners.
Local leaders have also joined the chorus of voices calling for a rebirth of the school. In a joint statement, prominent citizens of Marin Clan noted:
“Education is the most valuable gift we can offer our children. We are ready to work with fellow local leaders to ensure that this school becomes a lasting institution that prepares future leaders the right way.”
The Community dwellers are appealing to non-governmental organizations, the Ministry of Education, and international donors to assist with funding, school supplies, and teacher training to ensure the school’s long-term sustainability.
Despite the energy on the ground, community members acknowledge that their resources are limited. “We are doing what we can with the little we have,” said one parent at a recent planning session. “But we cannot do it alone. Our children deserve better and we need help to give it to them.”
The residents of Yeagba Town are no longer waiting for change; they are creating it. Their grassroots push to reopen the Yeagba Town Public School reflects a broader national trend of self-empowerment, accountability, and grassroots leadership.
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