VOLAY, NIMBA COUNTY – Nimba County District #9 Representative Taa Wongbe has officially dedicated and handed over the newly constructed Volay Public Primary School, calling on residents to take ownership of the facility and protect it for future generations.
The dedication ceremony, held Saturday, August 22, 2026, brought together community leaders, residents, education authorities, representatives of the Ministry of Education, parents, students and other stakeholders to mark what was described as a major step toward improving access to basic education in Volay and surrounding communities.
At the center of the ceremony was a direct appeal from Representative Wongbe to residents: “Volay, this is your school, take ownership of it.”
Wongbe said the project was intended to go beyond the construction of a physical structure, emphasizing that the facility should become a community asset that residents protect, maintain and preserve for generations.
The newly constructed school features administrative facilities and functional restrooms, providing students and teachers with an improved environment for teaching and learning.
According to Wongbe, meaningful development should have a direct impact on the lives of ordinary citizens, particularly children whose education will shape the future of their communities.
He said investing in education provides children with the foundation needed to develop their abilities, pursue opportunities and contribute to the development of their communities.
The lawmaker’s support also extended beyond infrastructure.
During the dedication ceremony, Wongbe distributed book bags, copybooks, pencils and other essential learning materials to more than 100 school-going children.
The gesture, he said, reflects the importance of combining investment in educational infrastructure with practical support for students who rely on such facilities to pursue their studies.
For residents of Volay, the school represents more than a new building. It is being viewed as an investment in their children and an opportunity to improve access to basic education within the community.
Residents were encouraged to work collectively to protect the facility, maintain its infrastructure and ensure that it remains safe and conducive for students and teachers.
The Volay Public Primary School is expected to serve children from Volay and nearby towns and villages, potentially expanding access to basic education across the area.
As the school begins a new chapter, Wongbe’s message remains that development can only have lasting value when communities take responsibility for protecting and sustaining the projects intended to benefit them.
For Volay, the new school now stands as a visible investment in education and in the future of the next generation.
