BONG MINES, Bong County — Representative Foday Fahnbulleh of District Seven in Bong County has reaffirmed his commitment to protecting the interests of residents and Liberian workers in his district, following an engagement Saturday with members of a local cooperative and workers of the China Union Concession Company in Bong Mines, Fuamah District.
By Selma Lomax, [email protected]
Rep. Fahnbulleh, who represents Fuamah and Sanoyea Districts, the two administrative districts that constitute electoral District Seven, held the engagement as part of his continued interaction with constituents to hear directly from them about the challenges confronting them and to discuss possible ways of addressing issues affecting their livelihoods and welfare.
During the meeting, Rep. Fahnbulleh said the engagement was intended to provide an opportunity for residents and workers to speak openly about their concerns while giving him a better understanding of the challenges they face. He said as an elected representative, he considers it his responsibility to remain accessible to the people and to ensure that their concerns are not ignored after they have brought them to his attention.
“As your representative, my responsibility is to listen to you, understand the challenges you are facing and stand with you as we work toward finding fair and lasting solutions. I want you to know that you have my fullest support, particularly when it comes to protecting your rights and interests,” Rep. Fahnbulleh told the gathering.
The lawmaker said his engagement with the workers and residents was also aimed at strengthening cooperation between his office and the people of the district. He maintained that meaningful representation goes beyond legislative duties and requires regular consultation with constituents, particularly workers and communities whose livelihoods are directly connected to economic activities taking place within the district.
Rep. Fahnbulleh said he would continue to engage relevant stakeholders whenever issues affecting workers and residents arise, stressing that accountability and fairness must remain central to efforts to address concerns in the community. He said he would work alongside the people to seek practical solutions rather than simply listen to their complaints without follow-up.
“We cannot claim to represent our people effectively if we are not prepared to stand with them when they raise legitimate concerns. I am committed to engaging the appropriate stakeholders, advocating for fairness and ensuring that the voices of our people are heard,” he said.
The Bong County lawmaker further assured the workers that his support for them would not be limited to a single meeting, emphasizing that he intends to maintain an open channel of communication with workers and residents.
According to him, sustained engagement is necessary to identify problems early, encourage accountability and prevent issues affecting workers and communities from being left unresolved.
He said the people of Fuamah and Sanoyea deserve representation that is responsive to their concerns and focused on advancing their collective interests. Rep. Fahnbulleh also encouraged residents and workers to continue communicating their challenges to his office, noting that constructive engagement provides an avenue for issues to be addressed through dialogue and appropriate institutional channels.
“My commitment is to work with you, not above you. I want our people to feel that their representative is available to them, that their concerns matter and that there is someone willing to carry their issues to the appropriate level whenever necessary,” Rep. Fahnbulleh said.
The lawmaker also called for unity among residents and workers, stressing that the collective interests of the district should remain at the center of discussions involving employment, workers’ welfare, community development and other issues affecting the people. He said disagreements and challenges should be addressed through constructive dialogue and a shared commitment to finding solutions that are fair to all sides.
“Our collective interest must guide us. Where there are challenges, we should sit together, identify the issues, demand accountability where necessary and work toward solutions that protect the dignity and interests of our people,” Rep. Fahnbulleh added.
The engagement was welcomed by Liberian workers who described the lawmaker’s willingness to meet with them and listen to their concerns as an important part of effective representation. The workers said Rep. Fahnbulleh’s presence demonstrated a willingness to maintain direct contact with constituents and to understand the realities they face in their workplaces and communities.
One of the workers said Rep. Fahnbulleh’s engagement was encouraging because it gave them an opportunity to communicate their concerns directly to their elected representative rather than relying solely on intermediaries.
“We appreciate Representative Fahnbulleh for coming to meet with us and giving us the opportunity to speak about the issues that concern us. It is important for workers to know that their representative is willing to listen,” the worker said.
Another worker praised Rep. Fahnbulleh for what the worker described as his continued willingness to stand with Liberian workers and residents of the district. The worker said the engagement demonstrated that the lawmaker was interested in understanding the challenges facing ordinary people and advocating for their interests.
“We are encouraged by the fact that our lawmaker is engaging us directly. We want him to continue standing with the workers and carrying our concerns to the appropriate authorities whenever necessary,” the worker said.
A third worker said the meeting had strengthened their confidence that their concerns could receive attention through sustained engagement and advocacy. The worker stressed that workers need representatives who are prepared to listen and follow up on issues affecting their welfare.
“What we need is someone who will listen to us and help ensure that our concerns are properly addressed. We thank Representative Fahnbulleh for coming to us, listening to us and reassuring us of his support,” he said.
