Boosting Education In Their Chiefdom… Gbinti Indigenes Donate $10,000 Worth Of Learning Materials To Schools

Gbinti Sons and Daughters (GISAD) has donated the sum of $10,000 (Ten Thousand US Dollars) worth of items to six schools with over 1,364 pupils and 60 teachers in Gbinti, Divia Chiefdom, Karene District.
The donation comprises of teaching and learning materials for both pupils and teachers in the schools.
Presenting the items on behalf of the Gbinti Sons and Daughters Diaspora Branch, GISAD Global Coordinator, Mrs. Yabom Lasana Bundu disclosed that, three secondary schools: Sierra Leone Muslim Brotherhood (SLMB), Sunday Foundation for Girls and Gbinti Secondary School and two primary schools: RC Primary School and SLMB and one infant school benefited from the offer. She said that the donation is aimed at boosting education in the Gbinti Chiefdom and its surrounding.
Expressing her gratitude for being part of such an organization, she thanked the teachers for their good work noting that teaching in the village is not easy.
Madam Bundu promised that GISAD will not forget to support them as such donation started over decades with the thought that children are the future leaders.
GISAD Public Relations Officer, Mohamed Bundu stated that Mrs. Yabom Lansana and team have good plans for the chiefdom. He pleaded to the parents and teachers to help the children to learn so that in future they will have better things to do, and will be better positioned to help the younger ones as demonstrated by the current executive and members.
He also appealed to the teachers to put more efforts in learning the kids and noted that as the reason they are always encouraging them and ensure that they are not left out in terms of donation.
The Head Teacher of Sierra Leone Muslim Brotherhood (SLMB), Mr. Alpha Kamara expressed thanks and appreciation to the GISAD membership for such a donation.
In a telephone conversation to this medium, GISAD President, Umar Gassim Jah pointed out that, the donation made by members who are in the diaspora is based on the realization that education is the key to every success.
The GISAD president reflected on the several donations they have made since 2020 when Sierra Leone had her Corona outbreak, the Gbinti Sons and Daughters from the diaspora which was called Divia Club by then.
According to him unity, will help the chiefdom and the surrounding villages to grow and develop.
He also spoke about a Solar System and a Standby Generator they donated to the Gbinti Central Mosque, and that during the month of Ramadan they provided food the chiefdom.
He highlighted the items that GISAD provided for the school such as basketball, fax machines and that they plan to do more.
The GISAD President disclosed that it is not easy for them at this moment as they are mourning the deaths of three committed members: Alhassan Jalloh, the Global Financial Secretary; Amadu Failu Dainkeh, Vice President for Africa and Amadu Bundu, Adviser for GISAD, and he prayed for their souls to rest in peace.
The Paramount Chief of Gbinti Chiefdom, Karene District, PC Bai Sheka Bundu III, in his welcoming address said both the primary and secondary schools have future teachers, Lawyers, doctors, diplomates and even presidents.
He appealed to parents to ensure that their kids go to school at all times. He said that if such donation continues, the pupils will be motivated the more.