Transforming Our Community: Reopening the Water Project with the Mayor of Freetown

Nduka Nduku Iduna, I think you have no control. So, everything we do, we call upon God first. We call God first because my God, I need Him for everything. So, we welcome the pastor. We welcome the pastor. The pastor can't say Shakespeare. He can't start the program. The program opens. Hallelujah. Praise the Lord. I want all of you to sing one song for me. What a mighty God I am. He has love before Him. Heaven and earth belong to God. What a mighty God I am. Praise Him, praise His holy name. The Lord is my shepherd, O praise His holy name. Send a light, send a light, send a light to Jesus. Send a light into my soul in the name of Jesus. Send the light, send the light, send the light into my soul in the name of Jesus Send the light, send the light, send the light into my soul Send the light, send the light, send the light into my soul in the name of Jesus Lord Jesus, let your hands be upon her; wherever she goes, guide her and protect her. Father, bless her. Lord, I have granted this to You, for let a man come into this particular meeting. But since he blesses, you do not bless her, so I make it impossible. We don't have much to say, but we simply thank you; we give you all the praise. In Jesus' name we pray, Amen Yes, Mr. Pastor, we thank you so much, so much, so much, thank you We thank you so much, thank you Do let everyone know, I'm not sure if I'm the only man here. I'm not sure if I'm the only male here We will have an opportunity, we will connect with her, we will rejoice with her, we will laugh with her. Because I'm a really tall lady So, I don't feel like saying I'm not sure if I'm the only man here So, um, um We, honored guests We are introducing a winner Male, male orchestra So, male, we are introducing the male voice We don't see, you know, 2 times 9, they do so now. And I believe that at the fittest moment, we need a fitter municipality. And she's done a lot, you know, plenty, plenty for them. Plenty, plenty for them I don't want to be the butler. I don't like it, I don't like it, really The council, we see the development toward that, the council We see the development toward that. So, I really want to introduce myself. Mayor Wenda Madam Aki Swaya Go there and give a big hand, big hand, one clap, one clap On Mars Inna wonderful So, actually introduce me to the mayor. Mayor Naui I'll post him now And I believe that whenever we have a program, we can call him, and he can I can take this theory from my daddy Not that I know him less, but he is a lecturer. I hope most of you were there with Sabian If you know Sabian, today is the first day for you to come and meet with him. Not less a person but Dr. Moina Senga from AIPAN He is one of the best lecturers at AIPAN. I want to take this moment to honor him and give him the highest praise as a lecturer. Dr. Moina, you are welcome to come. First of all, I want to thank you for being here. This session has been pre-sponsored. So I will receive the invitation to take over We don't have a long program. We have four statements for this program. Moina is the community leader. We are also the community chairman and chief. Good afternoon, everyone I don't have much to say because I'm exhausted. Actually, I was someone who grew up here. Also facing the same challenge So I think the reason why I should give back to the community is Because we too face challenges So I take it upon myself to strive to advocate for us Because we are facing challenges with water Thank you to God Today we are going to reopen And people will learn how to concentrate underwater And I hope the boys and girls will have more time to study. So let's all give a round of applause for us So you might not understand what she's talking about. She said the community is not receiving water. So we are here to help you We are working on this project, so we will get water. And she also said that she wants us to use our well. Especially for the kids So we will have time for them to study. And we will carry out a program for them We are not going to leave. You know how we are We are staying in Ogoko. We are about to pass out. So we want to attach For this project As long as we are doing our best As someone once said When you consider the idea of family life to be important Yes, we get women and children. After we stay in the project But if we get the project's coordinator So while a small team from the project's coordinator Let's give the project coordinator a big round of applause. And we will talk about it You will not all understand Yes, Mr. Chabba We don't go to school safely. I am not going to speak English. I'm not going to school safely. I am not going to speak English. We want to say For every community Because it is really not easy For us Here I am We want to say a big thank you To the CEO I am the liaison officer. We want to say a big thank you For the initiative For sponsorship To make us forget What is water? A big hand for the boss Because We have an issue In the streets One o'clock, two o'clock Three o'clock They can come with water. But when they come They don't have water. So we want to say a big thank you once again To the CEO For this initiative Number two When they go They go outside. And they don't have water They don't have water. So we see This is where We will help. Any kind of way To make this Under our control So we get a tap. We get four taps. As people who live here They don't see any water. If we can dig a water well They say We are looking for a lack of water They say 24 hours So it is a major advantage for us. So 24 hours This service We will give it 24 hours. So it is a major initiative. To the CEO So I don't want to talk for too long. Yeah I think Not today's talk This is the first initiative. And the water business Can go back to normal You will find out We will try to extend To other points of the day And As people Apart from the water business We have a lot to do. We have a role to play To create a life To make an impact in their lives So when they think of other things They come by surprise We strive to ensure We bring other things. To benefit the community So We want to get back to business. The community appreciates this. So Thank you God bless you Thank you very much Before I go I want to Make a brief appeal When I see them Standing there Each one of them Do you Want to launch this project We don't want You say That's something we don't want to We don't want You said that We are against this. If you say We are against this. We are happy If you say We are against this. We are happy We want to follow We say they look around, they see challenges, and they say, "Let it be part of the solution," not a great source of encouragement for someone like me. I would like to acknowledge and thank Ouna O, and especially Ouna's CEO Henry Rida and the entire team, including Kulinito—we not only came up with this initiative, but also took action. When we can say transform Freetown, transforming lives, we get to vote for the players' council, but we are not able to all come together on the agreement. This Congo market community won't face water shortages for long, and Henry won't wait either—it will move forward even within a week. But we designate the companies, because one team may not be procured. We like God to make, they cannot tell us apart from strangers; shipping efforts take so much time and last so long that we expect to have good room in the markets by the end of September. But they might therefore do much more procurement and so on, but there are no more companies now, and once again I wrote down the count. And that's why, when all the team and the CEO and others at Ogunaia talk about it, how will they compliment? Since it's only water, then it's the cold room—who said the lights would come on for the cold room? Well, the good news is, the lights will come out of the dirty business. So the digester is dirty and cannot be used; we're unable to produce energy, and we're unable to cool the cold room. So we can't get water, we can't get a cool room. And on an extra small energy day, we can't be certain about the sunlight issue. We don't try to put on the shade covers; when the breeze comes, we just blow it up. So we don't try again. We order from China, and it doesn't arrive. But according to the engineer, can I make sure that I call before I can't say this? I still have to get the update on. Oh, but they go and sell kumbu market; it's quite rich here. They tell me they face some challenges, but then they tackle them. But now the rain won't come. So they don't go and put shade cover now, then the rainy season won't either. So that's not just some side that exists for Ogunaia. We continue to see how we establish the repair path. But on this day, I simply wish to emphasize, awaiting the chairman of the Ad Hoc State GCIA. If the person doesn't come, he won't eat, and he'll return. And I will tell you properly now. If the CEO doesn't bring this project forward. We didn't go and hear him say that they don't tip the faucet, the tap aid, the pump aid. We didn't go and hear him say the tank was lost. We didn't go and hear him say people come, they don't get consideration, they treat us rough. The thing they brought in broke the book. I speak from experience. Because as a council, we do not have more than 160 water points throughout the city. And we know the kinds of challenges that can arise. But I believe, one thing about the Congo market. Ogunaia community. Community where you live as one. Where you believe in your community, where you believe in yourself. I gain confidence. Say waiting, don't get invested now here. Not a good investment. Where you eat fruit and where you do not prepare. So without further words there. I want to thank Ogunaia. Ogunaia is inviting me. This is the Ogunaia community project. What Ogunaia says, I am fit to say. In my mind of the city. For we are part of the Ogunaia region. Because we all belong together. So what did Ogunaia say. It's now the time. Yes. Let's go. Young people Ogunaia. Where their lives don't go. Then they went under the bridge. That they enter. All the junks in Ogunaia. That doesn't reach them. That they go and collect. Vessels that nobody owns. They take the money. When I see Ogunaia. I feel hope. For the future of this nation. Those Ogunaia young people, Ogunaia. And it's truly, truly encouraging. Having just spent. About 30 minutes. With over 50 youths there. Where are their lives now? They are at the lowest point. To be able to come from that scenario. To this scenario. See the young people. They take ownership of their community. To ensure their community remains bright in the future. And their young lives are bright. But I want to take this opportunity. To say as well Ogunaia Ogunaia God. The one I see. Tell them they are Ogunaia youth. Don't talk to them. Just take one step. And nothing will help you. Don't listen to anyone. Don't get involved in the drug trade. Don't sell them. Don't use them. Because you already sell them. You are responsible for the death. Of your company. You already use them. No matter what you think, you are strong. It will overcome you. So. Just a quick aside. Because just seeing you guys. I feel so emotional. Because of what I just found out. Mr. Rida And the entire team. Ogunaia. You're so proud of yourself. I'm proud of you. And I am proud of Umgo Maprot's community. Thank you so much. When you get community. They unite for their own sake. That's what makes you rise. With your joy. I want to hand the mic over to someone. Here So, we want to ask this of all of you. So, thank you very much. Thank you very much. So, thank you. So, we turn around. Thank you. We don't say how the music gets there. Thank you. So, we don't provide that publicly. We want to hear from the community on how we can appreciate this project here. For this, I will call on Mr. Emos. He will deliver a brief statement on behalf of the community. Can I среди a clap for him? Thank you. Yes, we protect and guide this thing that we are going to make for Wissu. That tomorrow, they will not say, hey, one guy like Umayanga can't calm the Naira. Or he doesn't see through me. That's it. So, with that, the only thing I will do is make this thing sustainable. I want to tell all the youth, men, that we have put in the effort. And the young men, because we obey, are not too dark. I want to tell them, thank you. We have put this initiative together and are doing it for all of you. A round of applause for Mr. Amos. So we get a small demonstration of what we have done before. Yeah. Let us all sit down. Please show us how they will demonstrate its use as well. Give me, give me. So over to the workforce committee, and let us know how they use this pump. Hello. If you are happy with this pump, clap your hands. Mayor, may I speak? Madam Mayor, may I speak? You can speak in English. Clap your hands for the mayor. Clap your hands for Mr. Ridas. Hello. Are you happy about the pump? Aren't you glad? If you are not happy, clap your hands and disperse the crowd. Aren't you glad for the pump? I will let you speak in English so that they can talk. Water is life. What is it used for? Answer. Say water. Say waters. What is it used for? Water. Why go sit? What is it used for? Water. So is water important or not important? Water. So we are glad for these people. Addressing water scarcity. What do you mean? We are all in favor of helping in the water industry. Why? Why don't they support us? Why don't they? Water scarcity. Why don't they? They will find out now. So I'm picking them. In this water gate business. Middle net. Why don't they do this? And they can't reach deeper water. Erase one eraser. Two hours. In the department business. But they are sitting in the community. They are not either. They are there behind the market stall over there. They can't wait to protest. Wait for the lawyer. Wait for the promising mayor. By the time they say two. From Beke. They don't get better. Okay, so. Now, please give a big round of applause for Mr. Karida and King. Because this pump here. This pump here is extremely crucial. You know the pay. Water rate They receive capital FR33. Roses. Now the first woman, this. White ribbon man And a round of applause for her. Inna E. Inna C. South Korea So. You don't see water at the top? So. When you get halfway, Mama. It won't go into the bubble. Instead, you get water flowing parallel. So for about all day and then. At that rate. You see this water business now. They don't do well. The Boko girl is picking them more. Now we speak the truth. Middle net. Two o'clock. Three o'clock. When they see. Because. The picking at the timetable. They tell you the pump they open. Bumabali said. They said. They have a problem. Then they open the pump sometime. Now the next night. They open the pump. So now, thank you. Thank you for this. Organization We don't make this team. Roses. You're not a big team. Boko girl mama. They're over there. They aren't a big team. They're picking them. They are doing more. Kogonga. Not true. What is not true? I say Kogonga. Not true at all. Kogonga. Not true. So do yours, huh. It's open. An excuse. This pump and money. For Digan. Nabor. The money Boko Gowtan. Some picking the way that they can. Allow all una. They can do that. Here. Hey brother, let the no nothing. Hey, no killer. The killer. Not them in. This owns nothing. Don't talk. When saying "son." Don't talk. They must go. Not alright. Is this a legacy of the past Jesus Christ? Is that true? Yes, sir How about this in a new way? Is it not so, from where they were born and how they came to be? Yes Not from your mother's womb until you die? Yes Your father's name isn't Dennis? Yes, he is a robber. He's stealing from you? Yes You know that? No Why? Don't you see? These robbers You know that? The ones from a second residency They are people who can't play at all. They don't know how to play. They will catch you. When you go sit You can sit on a bucket. Here Get your robber Go do your work What did you say? Get your robber You yourself should go for the crowd You know that? So, now put your hands together for Mayor Wede Akalo Chan This business will get done now, if you hold on tight. Mr. Leader said, "So choy go go, don't sign that you, you bill one back." You go, go Brookfield, you bill, but don't go long fine This is not the first one, nor the second. If you're happy and you know it, clap your hands If you're happy and you know it, then you really want to show it If you're happy and you know it, clap your hands If you're happy and you know it, say Amen Amen Thank God, bless you now, how could it not, how could it not Answer Amen as God does in a long life and in the vastness of nature. Wesley, give them a round of applause Jesus Christ of Nazareth Okay At the airport, at the dam No matter which way I go, I said, God will cover the pain. Again I said okay. I don't need toilet paper. I said I'm going to take what I'm going to call what I'm going to get. What comes? Get your revenge How did he say that? Huh? Clean salon Clean the salon now, the Catholics If they go inside, they take with them what they know. That's what they do to me They go to the radio Yes They all know they take kus. They get thin, they like dirt. No. 1 are dirty, then they get dirty No. 2, they are persistent talk No. 3, the thief Now when they know, when they beg for money, they give it to them. When she's buying, they go sell her Me and the Catholics, we can't That's why I'm going in Dad, I don't take the kus and tell them at all Me and Papa, we play draft. We don't block him, Papa Me and Papa, we don't block him He forgets his name, Papa Now I say, if he shakes his hand and the boss Now I say, if he shakes his hand and the boss hears Me and Papa say, eh The other one Small gutter for John Pan Don't take the kus He goes so He rebans He goes so, he rebans I say, eh I left him, I didn't, I don't May God bless him. Thank you, thank you So So I won't call on the So I won't call the organizing committee team For the organization But I can tell you everything Now clap your hands As you get the organizing set team Good afternoon My name is Kumwaba Itwe Organizing a team for investigation Water scarcity in Sierra Leone I just want to tell you all Thank you for being here today Especially to our young mama Mother of Freetown I want to tell you thank you For being on our invitation And also to the community members This is for all of us So now we all come together And make sure we're all fine So I don't have much to say I just want to say thank you all Guests, invitations, all who come I want to say thank you to all of you So quick one We We will end the program now We have items for people who come. We will give one last performance To entertain me While we give it to Zeleta Firefighter Fireman, over to you Do you hear? The firefighter is here to make an announcement. If you don't see him You can go behind Because he fired the flag He didn't go to the firefighter. He went to the table. Don't you see that table? When he fired the flag He left a small lady in the ground That's what they call Fire Force So if you go behind, the firefighter will come. Come on Thank you God has seen you Four o'clock, don't forget it After 4:30 PM, the game is ongoing. Welcome, firefighter inside Right inside Should we get the mic? Look at the mic What is this? Mouse Where are you from? To the right Fireman, left Fireman, don't come Don't come Calling a firefighter Right inside Go get the mic You can't get the one mic You can't call the other microphone. You can't get the other mic You can't call the other microphone. If you don't have the mic, come and get it What song is that? D. Tabi What rap song is it? I don't know What is that? Oto-ru Oto-ru Every white 14,13 Man, rejoice Black man for joy As it is culturally Black man for joy He's gone and made a joke now. 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