The Minister of Transport and Aviation, Alhaji Fanday Turay, has commissioned a series of community development projects in Segbwema Town and Sunga Village, Kissy Tongi Chiefdom, Kailahun District, aimed at improving education, access to clean water, and religious infrastructure.

The projects include the donation of educational materials to schoolchildren, the construction of mosques, and the installation of water facilities designed to provide safe and clean drinking water to residents in the two communities.

During a recent visit to Kailahun District Minister Turay toured the Methodist Primary School in Segbwema, where he has supported several initiatives, including the provision of a brass band, computers, school supplies, and various construction works to improve the learning environment.

The head teacher of the school expressed gratitude for the minister’s continued support, describing the intervention as a major boost to education in the area. He noted that the Methodist Primary School is currently the only primary school in Segbwema with both a brass band and computer equipment, achievements he attributed to Turay’s contributions.

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As part of the commissioning tour, the minister also inspected the mosques he funded in Segbwema Town and Sunga Village. The facilities, which include attached water systems, are expected to serve not only worshippers but also members of the wider communities who have long faced challenges accessing clean water.

Speaking during the event, Minister Turay explained that his decision to undertake the projects in the two communities was motivated by personal ties to the area. He disclosed that he was born in Segbwema, while Sunga Village is the hometown of his mother.

According to the minister, the initiatives form part of his commitment to giving back to society and supporting communities that have contributed to his upbringing and success.

He said the projects are part of his will to give back to the communities that played important roles in his life.

Turay further pledged to continue supporting vulnerable groups in the two communities through additional development interventions. He acknowledged concerns raised by residents regarding poor mobile network coverage, describing it as a significant challenge affecting communication and economic activities in the area.

The minister assured community members that efforts would be made to engage relevant stakeholders to improve telecommunications services and address other pressing development needs.

Residents welcomed the projects, expressing hope that the interventions would contribute to improved living conditions, better educational opportunities, and enhanced access to essential services in Segbwema and Sunga Village.