By James Taina Karbah/National Correspondent
A large group of young people from the Chicken Soup Factory community, under the banner “Concerned Youth of the Chicken Soup Factory Community,” recently organized a peaceful protest against the management of the Sethi Steel Factory.
They are demanding that the factory fulfills its corporate social responsibilities, which, according to them, have been neglected for several years.
Peter C. Dorbor, the youth spokesperson, expressed frustration over the factory’s failure to honor the agreements made with the community since 2019.
Dorbor pointed out that despite promises, the factory has not hired local youth or fixed the main roads in the community—tasks he believes could be easily accomplished by the factory.
Mr. Dorbor further accused the community leadership of colluding with the management of Sethi Steel Factory.
He alleged that since 2019, the community leaders have been receiving a monthly payment of 50,000 Liberian dollars from the factory’s management but have failed to explain how these funds are benefiting the community.
The management of Sethi Brothers has since clarified that they have been paying their corporate social responsibility consistent with the law. The company however promised to improve its relationship with the Chicken Soup Factory Community and other affected communities.
The management of Sethi Brothers has clarified that they have been fulfilling their corporate social responsibility in accordance with the law.
However, the company has pledged to enhance its relationship with the Chicken Soup Factory Community and other affected communities.
Sethi Brother Cooperation signed a 25-year agreement with the government of Liberia to produce steel from scrap materials in Liberia since 2016.
