18/08/2026
๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐๐ฒ ๐ง๐ฎ๐ฎ ๐ญ. ๐ช๐ผ๐ป๐ด๐ฏ๐ฒ ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฒ ๐๐ฒ๐ด๐ถ๐๐น๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ผ๐ป๐๐๐ถ๐๐๐ฒ๐ป๐ฐ๐ ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ฝ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ ๐ง๐ผ ๐ก๐ถ๐บ๐ฏ๐ฎ ๐๐ถ๐๐๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฐ๐ #๐ต
Representative Hon. Taa Z. Wongbe of Nimba County Electoral District #9 has presented his 2026 Legislative Constituency Engagement Report to his constituents, highlighting a broad range of activities undertaken during the ongoing legislative constituency break.
The report, covering engagements from July 22 through August 7, 2026, documents the Representativeโs consultations with residents, elders, women, youth, community leaders, government officials, development partners, and other stakeholders across eight communities in District #9.
Representative Wongbe said the constituency break is not a period of inactivity but an opportunity to bring representative government closer to citizens through direct consultation, project monitoring, oversight, partnership development, and constituent services.
The report is organized around seven major priority areas: education and human capital; infrastructure and connectivity; health and community wellbeing; economic empowerment; energy access; youth, sports, peace and social cohesion; and representative accountability.
๐๐ฑ๐๐ฐ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐๐๐บ๐ฎ๐ป ๐๐ฎ๐ฝ๐ถ๐๐ฎ๐น
A major focus of the Representativeโs engagements has been education.
During a visit to Zeongehn and Volay, Representative Wongbe briefed residents on ongoing education and health initiatives, including the nearing completion of Volay Public School, the renovation of the Zuatown Clinic, and construction of the Graie maternal waiting house.
He subsequently conducted a physical inspection of the Volay Public School to assess its readiness and identify outstanding finishing works ahead of its planned dedication and official turnover.
On August 7, Representative Wongbe also signed a partnership agreement with Luminos Fund Liberia to introduce an Accelerated Learning Program in nine public schools across District #9, beginning with the 2026/2027 academic year.
The program is designed to support overage, out-of-school, and behind-grade learners through accelerated instruction in foundational reading, writing, and mathematics.
Under the partnership, Luminos Fund will provide curriculum, learning materials, teacher training, coaching, monitoring, technical support, and quality control. The District #9 Office has also committed approximately US$6,360 toward stipends and transportation for 12 volunteer teachers participating in the required training.
๐๐ป๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ด๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐๐ป๐ณ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐๐ฟ๐๐ฐ๐๐๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐๐ฒ๐๐ฒ๐น๐ผ๐ฝ๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐
As part of efforts to expand access to electricity in underserved communities, Representative Wongbe met with executives of BNE Development Corporation in Camp One, where a Memorandum of Understanding was signed to advance the Light Up District 9 initiative.
The partnership seeks to establish a structured framework for expanding energy access and improving living conditions across communities in the district.
The Representative also continued advocacy for improved telecommunications services, including efforts to secure an Orange telecommunications tower, while engaging stakeholders on road improvements along the TappitaโFreeman Town corridor.
๐๐ผ๐บ๐บ๐๐ป๐ถ๐๐ ๐๐ป๐ณ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐๐ฟ๐๐ฐ๐๐๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐๐ฐ๐ฐ๐ผ๐๐ป๐๐ฎ๐ฏ๐ถ๐น๐ถ๐๐
In Kwendin, Representative Wongbe engaged residents and elders on the status of the community town hall.
The report notes that the District #9 Office had already provided 100 bags of cement, 30 bundles of zinc, 40 pieces of steel rod, LRD$50,000, and US$1,000 toward the project.
Following concerns about the pace of construction, Representative Wongbe committed to taking direct responsibility for ensuring the project is completed to a professional standard.
The Representative said continued monitoring would be undertaken to ensure that resources committed to community projects translate into completed and usable facilities.
๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐น๐๐ต ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐๐ผ๐บ๐บ๐๐ป๐ถ๐๐ ๐ช๐ฒ๐น๐น๐ฏ๐ฒ๐ถ๐ป๐ด
The report also highlights ongoing health-related interventions, including the completed renovation of the Zuatown Clinic and the construction of the Graie maternal waiting house.
Representative Wongbe has committed to continued monitoring of these projects and addressing outstanding needs in coordination with relevant stakeholders.
๐ช๐ผ๐บ๐ฒ๐ปโ๐ ๐๐บ๐ฝ๐ผ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฌ๐ผ๐๐๐ต ๐๐ป๐ด๐ฎ๐ด๐ฒ๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐
The Representative also reported continued support for women's economic empowerment initiatives, including advocacy and follow-up on the district's women's microloan program.
Youth engagement remained another major component of the constituency activities.
Representative Wongbe sponsored a community knockout tournament in Kwendin and participated in the championship match, using sports as a platform to promote peace, unity, discipline, and community fellowship.
He also supported District #9 teams participating in the Inter-District Peace Tournament in Ganta with LRD$90,000, US$500, four sets of jerseys, and four footballs. Following the team's victory, he provided an additional LRD$20,000, while US$40 was given to the two goal scorers as encouragement.
๐๐ถ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ ๐๐ผ๐ป๐๐๐ถ๐๐๐ฒ๐ป๐ ๐๐ป๐ด๐ฎ๐ด๐ฒ๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐
The Representative conducted listening sessions in several communities, providing residents with opportunities to raise concerns, communicate priorities, and provide feedback on development initiatives.
In Freeman Town, he joined Senator Samuel G. Kogar for a joint engagement with citizens, demonstrating coordination between Nimba County's legislative representatives.
He also met community elders in Kwendin and responded to the passing of Elder James Weamah in Zuatown by making an emergency visit to the bereaved family and expressing condolences.
The report further documents support provided to children during the July 26 community activities and assistance to bike riders in District #9 in recognition of their contribution to local transportation and commerce.
๐๐ฐ๐ฐ๐ผ๐๐ป๐๐ฎ๐ฏ๐ถ๐น๐ถ๐๐ ๐ง๐ต๐ฟ๐ผ๐๐ด๐ต ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ฝ๐ผ๐ฟ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด
According to Representative Wongbe, the purpose of the report is to ensure that constituency engagement goes beyond meetings and public appearances by establishing a continuous cycle of listening, reporting, action, follow-up, and accountability.
The report records specific commitments and follow-up actions arising from each engagement, allowing constituents and other stakeholders to track progress.
Representative Wongbe emphasized that issues identified during the constituency break can also inform future legislative advocacy, oversight activities, budget discussions, committee work, and engagement with government agencies when the Legislature resumes.
Key issues requiring continued attention include rural road access, telecommunications expansion, public education infrastructure, health facilities, implementation of community projects, and partnerships with private-sector and development organizations.
๐จ๐ฝ๐ฐ๐ผ๐บ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ป๐ด๐ฎ๐ด๐ฒ๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐๐
Representative Wongbe is expected to return to Electoral District #9 on August 18, 2026, to continue constituency consultations, project follow-up, stakeholder coordination, and preparations for upcoming district activities.
The dedication and official turnover of the Volay Public School is scheduled for August 22, 2026, bringing together community members, education authorities, local leaders, and other stakeholders to formally transition the completed facility into public operation.
The Representative said the constituency engagement process remains ongoing and that subsequent activities and follow-up actions will be incorporated into a final constituency-break report.
The District #9 Office reaffirmed its commitment to accessible, responsive, and development-oriented representation, emphasizing that effective representation requires not only participation in legislative proceedings in Monrovia, but also sustained engagement with the people who elected their representatives.
