By: Moses Gwee Jr
Salayea, Lofa County – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai on Monday, July 21, 2025, dedicated a series of community-driven development projects in Lofa County, including a police station, a rest-stop center, and a mini-market in Beyan Town. The ceremony was held at the St. Paul Bridge in the Salayea Administrative District, with local residents and government officials in attendance.
All three facilities—the Beyan’s Town Police Station, the Lofa County Rest-Stop Center, and the Mini-Market—were fully financed by Deputy Speaker Thomas P. Fallah as part of his initiative to improve infrastructure and services in his native county. These projects aim to enhance public safety, ease travel for commuters, and stimulate small-scale business activities within the district.
President Boakai, serving as the keynote speaker at the event, hailed the projects as practical and people-centered contributions. He praised Deputy Speaker Fallah’s leadership, noting that the initiatives reflect a genuine commitment to community welfare. “These are not just structures, but solutions,” the President remarked. “They address security, commerce, and comfort for our people.”
The rest-stop center, which includes seating areas and shelter for travelers and event attendees, was inspired by a 2021 community gathering held under heavy rain without adequate facilities. Construction began in January 2025 and was completed in just six months. The facility now hosts a market for local vendors and a new police post to strengthen law enforcement presence in the area.
In a further boost to public service delivery, the Lofa County Legislative Caucus donated 64 motorbikes to local government agents, including District Education Officers, commissioners, and county superintendents. The donation is intended to increase mobility and access to remote communities, ensuring better monitoring and outreach.
Deputy Speaker Fallah, addressing the crowd during the dedication, emphasized that the projects were rooted in his personal promise to the people of Lofa. “We shouldn’t always rely on government allocations. When we can, we must act. This is a small but meaningful way of giving back,” he said, dedicating the effort to the resilience and support of the local population.
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