TIENPO, River Gee County – In a landmark transfer to reconnect the long-isolated Tienpo Administrative District, the Bility Basis and the Kunkun Cares Basis have introduced a joint effort to assemble the long-awaited Nyonken Bridge in River Gee County. The mission is predicted to enhance transportation, financial exercise, and entry to important providers within the area.
Mr. Musa Hassan Bility and Cllr. Kunkunyon Wleh Teh, heads of the 2 humanitarian foundations, have independently confirmed their dedication to bringing aid to residents of Tienpo, whose communities have remained minimize off from the remainder of the county for many years.
The Bility Basis—recognized for implementing crucial infrastructure tasks throughout Liberia, notably in Nimba County—has already performed preliminary technical assessments. In keeping with officers, preparations for development are underway, and solely high-quality, sturdy supplies can be used to make sure the bridge’s longevity.
Information of the mission has been met with optimism and appreciation from chiefs, elders, and residents of River Gee, who see it as a long-overdue funding of their neighborhood’s future. Development is predicted to start quickly, providing a uncommon glimmer of hope for the individuals of Tienpo.
Nevertheless, shortly after the announcement, native management indicated that discussions with contractors are nonetheless ongoing. Key particulars stay unclear: When will development begin? What sort of bridge can be constructed? Although unconfirmed, it’s extensively rumored that the plan entails constructing a log-and-plank bridge—elevating questions on sturdiness and long-term affect.
Nonetheless, native residents have welcomed the initiative and are applauding the foundations for his or her humanitarian gesture.
A Disaster That Can’t Wait
The urgency of the mission turned much more obvious on Wednesday, June 18, when hours of torrential rain triggered the River North to overflow its banks. The ensuing floodwaters swept away the already getting old bridge, reducing off the principle route used for transportation, commerce, and entry to well being and academic providers.
The collapse has left greater than 25 cities within the Tienpo Administrative District utterly remoted. With no different crossing accessible, even business motorcyclists have been seen bodily carrying their bikes throughout the swollen river.
Motion of products, meals, and passengers has all however halted. Residents say the state of affairs is deteriorating quickly, with grave implications for well being, schooling, and livelihoods.
Some of the crucial impacts is on healthcare. The now-collapsed River North Bridge was the first path to the Fish City Referral Hospital—the area’s principal medical facility. Ambulances and emergency providers are now not capable of attain sufferers in time, putting numerous lives in danger.
“The state of affairs is insufferable,” lamented one resident. “We are able to’t take our sick to the hospital. We are able to’t go to market. Kids can’t go to highschool. We’re utterly minimize off.”
Native leaders and residents at the moment are urgently calling on the nationwide authorities, notably the Ministry of Public Works, to intervene. They’re demanding speedy reconstruction of the River North Bridge to revive very important connectivity and stop additional hardship.
“This bridge isn’t just concrete and metal—it’s the lifeline for dozens of communities,” one elder mentioned. “We’d like assist now. We can not wait.”
As of press time, the Ministry of Public Works had not issued any official response to the incident.
