Published: November 5, 2025
Tubmanburg, Bomi County — Tubmanburg Mayor Mohammed Sheriff has resumed long-stalled road rehabilitation in the city and is now pitching an ambitious plan to replace the municipality’s deteriorating laterite roads with more durable concrete pavement.
Sheriff told reporters over the weekend that work is already underway in communities including Harmon Hill, Joseph Town, Mary Meals Road and Gballasuah. He said the Ministry of Public Works supplied the machinery, while he is personally financing fuel, operator feeding and compensation through private support.
“We’ve restarted the rehabilitation process because our people deserve better roads,” Sheriff said. “I’m mobilizing fuel support from friends and partners, and covering the operators’ allowances myself.”
Residents say the effort is timely. Many neighborhoods become nearly inaccessible during the rainy season, stalling commerce and limiting movement in the county capital.
“When it rains, our area is almost impassable,” a Harmon Hill resident said. “Seeing machines working again gives us hope.”
Concrete Road Proposal in the Works
Sheriff said the rehabilitation marks only the first phase of a broader infrastructure agenda. His administration is preparing a formal proposal to introduce concrete road construction citywide — a shift he argues would cut long-term maintenance costs and improve durability.
“Concrete roads last longer and will save the city money in the long run,” he said.
Once finalized, the proposal will be submitted to Bomi County Superintendent Miatta Dorley, and then forwarded to the Bomi County Legislative Caucus for possible funding.
A Push for Economic Renewal
Sheriff said improved roads are essential for reviving small-business activity, improving transportation and ensuring year-round access to services.
“We want Tubmanburg to reflect progress,” he said. “Better roads mean better lives, more business opportunities and stronger community connections.”
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