By: Sampson W Weah – sampsonwweah7@gmail.com
MONROVIA – In a significant effort to uplift local entrepreneurs and strengthen community resilience, Dr. Thomas Nimene Tweah, popularly known as Alla’s Original Country Man, has fulfilled a longstanding promise to the market women of Bethel Hill Community, District #11, Montserrado County.
On Thursday, Dr. Tweah’s Chief of Staff, Mr. Christopher Neymar Vonziah, led a delegation to the community where they officially presented a sum of five hundred thousand Liberian Dollars (LRD 500,000.00) to be distributed among the market women. The event was attended by community leaders, local stakeholders, and numerous residents who gathered to celebrate the occasion.
According to Dr. Tweah, the loan scheme is not a one-off gesture but part of a broader strategy aimed at empowering women-led micro-enterprises, stimulating local economies, and promoting self-reliance among Liberia’s most vulnerable populations. The program also seeks to reduce dependence on emergency aid by fostering long-term economic resilience at the grassroots level.
“This initiative is close to my heart because I believe that real change begins in the communities. By empowering market women, we’re not just supporting businesses—we’re investing in families, education, and a better future for Liberia,” Dr. Tweah said in a message delivered by his Chief of Staff. “Together, we can restore dignity, inspire independence, and MAKE LIBERIA GREAT AGAIN.”
The market women, visibly moved by the gesture, expressed profound gratitude. Speaking on behalf of the group, Madam Sarah Kolleh, a long-time vendor in the community, praised Dr. Tweah for his consistency and compassion.
“This is the first time in many years someone has come back to fulfill a promise made to us. We now have hope that our businesses can grow and our children can have better opportunities,” she said.
The fund will be managed by a local committee tasked with oversight to ensure fair distribution and accountability. The women have committed to using the loans responsibly and repaying them on time to sustain the revolving fund for future beneficiaries.
