Lawmakers Seek Clarity On 100 School Construction Projects

The 100 School Construction Projects being embarked upon by the Government of Liberia has claimed lawmakers’ attention, prompting them to invite Education Minister  Jaso Jallah.

The invitation of Minister Jallah followed a communication from River Gee County District #2 Representative, Isaac Boye Choloplay Wuo.

Rep.  Wuo in his communication requested plenary’s indulgence to invite the Minister of Education to provide detail briefing on the 100 school construction projects undertaken by government across the country.

In his communication, he further said it is important to formally invite the Minister to appear before full plenary to provide a comprehensive report on the implementation of the government of Liberia’s 100 school construction projects across the country.

Rep. Wuo also maintained that considering the importance of education to national development, there is a need to ensure transparency and accountability in the implementation of the construction of those projects.

“I believe as we are the people’s deputies, it is necessary for the plenary to obtain an update on the status, geographical distribution and overall progress of the initiative to be undertaken,” Rep. Wuo stated.

However, in his communication, he further requested that the Minister provide clarification on the following: the implementation status on the number of schools building completed, those currently under construction, those yet to commence, county distribution, county currently benefiting, projects’ locations, implementation timeline, monitoring and supervision, among others.

Moreover, Rep. Wuo said constructing school facilities is a significant investment to the future of Liberian children and also nation development.

Following deliberation, a decision was reached for the Minister of Education to appear before full plenary on Tuesday, October 20 to provide detail briefing on the subject matter.