As the Liberian economy continues to face many challenges with appalling living condition of many citizens including poor sanitation and health, the George Weah led government has taken one step to launch a safe drinking water project for citizens.
Safe drinking water for many ordinary residents of parts of Liberia remains a major concern with a staggering statistics around 3 in 10 people having no access to clean and safe drinking water, according to Water Aid international. Additionally, over 700 children under five year die annually from water-borne diseases such as diarrhea and chorale.
President George Weah said safe drinking water is a social and economic right and that his government will continue to partner with individuals and organizations working towards the full enjoyment of that right.
“It is true that water is life, but it is truer that clean and safe drinking is life and a right,” the Liberian Leader said as he launched the construction of 128 water wells in Montserrado County by the Non-Governmental Organization, Last Well on Thursday, August 8, 2019, in Bentol, Montserrado County.
President Weah lauded the management of Last Well for exercising due diligence in the selection of Liberia for the provision of clean and safe-drinking water to citizens and residents of Country.
He called on the organization to extend its humanitarian services to the rest of the counties in Liberia.
“Montserrado County should not be the last territory for this project,” President Weah implored Last Well, adding, “Extend to every part of the country.”
The Liberian President recalled his childhood days in Grand Kru County when safe drinking water was a problem, lamenting that such a situation, which is common in many other parts of Liberia, still persists in modern times.
He said it was time that private individuals and organizations joined government in doubling up efforts to overcome the problem of safe drinking water and to make it accessible to every Liberian at all times.
Weah who came to the Liberian presidency with the mantra of “Change for Hope” said the launch of Last Well’s 128 wells project for Montserrado County, which is a clear affirmation of the organization’s hope in the future of Liberia.
In remarks at the program, the President and Founder of Last Well, Dr. Todd Philips, thanked the Liberian President for the opportunity provided his organization to assist Liberians.
He said several Liberians will have access to clean, safe drinking water at the close of the project in December 2020.
The Last Well is a charity for Africa dedicated to reaching the goal of providing access to safe drinking water for developing countries.
It has mission to provide access to safe drinking water for the entire Liberian nation, border to border, and offer the Gospel to every community they serve by 2020.
The cost of the project is estimated at over US$500,000.00.
