BASSA YOUTHS MARCHED PEACEFULLY FOR COLLEGE, RECEIVE ELDERS SUPPORT

L/R: Hon. Vah Receiving the Petition while the group listened to his remarks

Over five thousands citizens of Grand Bassa County, including students yesterday marched peacefully in Buchanan City to demand their county authority to utilize the pending $1 million to be provided by a global steel company, Mittal Steel for the construction of a Junior College in the County.

The Bassa Citizens mostly youth Groups during the march called on the County authority and Legislative Caucus to prioritize the establishment of a college in the county, which they said is in the interest of the future leaders of the county.

The youth groups also called on their leaders to see reason for the establishment of a highest institution of learning in the county, adding, "It is important to prioritize education, we the young people of this county need highest education," in their petition which was read by one of the youths expressed serious concerns and disappointment in the authority of their the County for proposing to use the pending one million United States Dollars to buy Caterpillar to build roads in the County.

The petition which was presented to the Acting Superintendent of the County, Hon. Vah also stressed that the county being out of college has created what they called, "a serious setback in the County's educational sector.

Receiving the petition from the youths of the County, Hon. Vah promised to deliver their plight to the Superintendent, Madam Julia Duncan Cassell who had earlier traveled to Monrovia on official matters.

Hon. Vah told the youth that their quest for highest education in the County was indeed necessary, adding, "your request will be forwarded to the Superintendent upon her return, I can assure you that your petition will be addressed," Hon. Vah stressed.

Speaking to some elders of the County regarding the plight of the youths in the County, many of them lauded the effort, "we are happy that our children are serious of learning, because they are the future leaders. Our support will be given regarding their request on the establishment of College in the County," an elderly man perhaps in his early 70s told the GNN.

Another resident of the County, Martha Smith also in her late 50s in a jolly mood during the march expressed support to the demand of the youth, "Our children are right, education is the key to success, the building of a college in this county must be given more support," dancing to the slogan of the youths, saying "We want College and not Caterpillar" the aged woman said.

Meanwhile, the full text of the petition will be published in our subsequent posting.