US-based Liberian Turns Over US$25K Newly Built Police Station to Gov’t in Samukai Town
Before the intervention of Dr. Thomas Nimene Tweh, Jr.
-- Named as ‘Ambassador of Police’ by LNP Inspector General, Patrick T. Sudue
A US-based Liberian Medical Doctor and humanitarian, Dr. Thomas Nimene Tweh, Jr., popularly known as ‘Original Countryman’, has dedicated and turned over a newly constructed police station under Zone seven (7) in Upper Caldwell, Samukai Town to the government.
The turnover ceremony, held on Friday, July 16, 2021, was attended by an array of officials of the Liberia National Police including Police Inspector General of Police, Patrick T. Sudue, Community dwellers and other Civil Society Organizations.
Col. Patrick Sudue certificates Dr. Tweh for job well done
The Samukai Town Police project, which cost US$25,341 and was single-handedly built by Dr. Tweh, is fully equipped with air-conditioning and has modern latrines for detainees.
Dr. Tweh is the chief executive officer of the Nimene-Tweh Foundation and chief executive officer of Yehowa Medical Services (YMS), a not-for-profit corporation operating three clinic systems in California’s 9th, 37th, 40th, 43rd, and 44th Congressional Districts in Los Angeles (L.A.) County.
It was established in 2010 in response to the lack of sufficient healthcare services in the South LA area.
Dr. Tweh said he was moved by God to bless the people of his community to construct a new edifice that will house officers of the LNP in the area to help fight crime.
He told the well-attended gathering that he never thought that his initiative was going to attract more people because his effort was not intended for any political motive but to buttress the government’s efforts.
“I am not doing this because I want public sentiment or to be well-known, but doing it because the old building was not conducive for our police officers,” he said.
Police Inspector General Patrick Subdue, who cut the ribbon, commended Dr. Tweh and his family for such a laudable initiative that will help the government to fight crimes in the country, especially within the Samukai Town Community.
The Police IG said the construction of the facility speaks well for Dr. Tweh of being a good and patriotic citizen, and is an example of good cooperation between him and the Liberia National Police.
“This young man came from America, not to come home to criticize, but to help develop his country and because of what he did here to today, he is among few Liberians who want to give back to their country. So I say, Dr. Tweh, thank you so much,” Col. Sudue remarked.
Col. Sudue further called on Liberians in the diaspora to emulate the good example of Dr. Tweh.
Sudue also certified and gowned Dr. Tweh as ‘Ambassador of the Police’ for constructing the station in Samukai Town, along with other humanitarian services in Liberia. According to the Police Inspector General, Dr. Tweh is now clothed with the authority to solicit support for the Liberia National Police.
According to Sudue, he considers Dr. Tweh not only the ‘Original Countryman’, but the original partner of the LNP, the government and a patriotic son of Samukai Town.
Earlier, the Commissioner of Caldwell, Francis E. Woods, expressed gratitude to Dr. Tweh for the milestone project within his community.
“I see this development as a milestone for the township of Caldwell to see one of our citizens coming back to construct such a building for the government and citizens in the area, and this is worth commending.”
“We are of the strongest conviction that God in His Might will continue to guide you and provide resources that will be used to add value to the existence of mankind,” Commissioner Woods added.