April 6, 2021
Hon Dr. Kandeh K. Yumkella, Member of Parliament for constituency 062 and Leader of the NGC in Parliament has turned the sod in Kychom Kambia District, Northern Province, on the 2nd April, 2021 for the construction of an ultra-modern youth center and library for Samu Chiefdom.
The occasion was graced by youth leaders from all 12 sections of Samu Chiefdom, the Paramount Chief Bai Shebora Yek II, all section Chiefs, chiefdom elders, and many stakeholders. The facility which has been in the design stage since 2018, will host a multipurpose hall, internet facility and library with a digital platform.
This facility will be a unique renewable energy powered institution benefitting from the nexus between energy and education. The facility will also have offices for the Samu Youth Council. Funding for the project will mainly come from the Hon Kandeh Yumkella, Mr. Bangura, various families, TENN Foundation and other sources.
It will benefit all students from Samu Chiefdom who will have access to books and digital learning tools. It could also be used for teacher training and other technical vocational training purposes. Mr. Abu Bangura donated 50 bags of cement towards the laying of the foundation.