By Stephanie M. Duncan
MONROVIA – Residents of Harrisburg Township on Friday used President Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr.’s visit to the area to appeal for the renovation of public schools, citing poor learning conditions and deteriorating infrastructure.
The residents gathered along routes leading to the Mount Coffee Hydropower Complex, where the President attended the commissioning of Liberia’s 20-megawatt solar power plant, holding placards and banners to draw attention to the challenges facing schools in the township.
The demonstrators expressed concern over what they described as deplorable conditions in several public schools, including damaged buildings and inadequate learning facilities. They said the situation continues to affect the quality of education available to children in the community.
Through messages displayed on placards, residents called on President Boakai to intervene and prioritize the rehabilitation of schools in Harrisburg, arguing that improved educational infrastructure is essential for the development of the township and the future of its children.
Community members said while they welcomed ongoing national development projects, including investments in the energy sector, there is also an urgent need to address challenges confronting the education system at the local level.
“We want the government to remember our schools,” one resident said, noting that many students are learning in facilities that require immediate repairs.
The appeal comes amid the Boakai administration’s broader efforts to improve public services and infrastructure under its ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development.
Residents expressed hope that their concerns would receive the President’s attention and lead to concrete actions aimed at providing a safer and more conducive learning environment for students in Harrisburg.
The public demonstration remained peaceful as residents continued to call for government support to renovate and upgrade schools across the township.
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