SUAKOKO, BONG COUNTY – Bong County Senator Prince Kermue Moye Sr. has presented an 18-seater bus to commuter students at Cuttington University, describing the donation as part of his continued commitment to improving education and supporting students across Liberia.
Speaking to reporters shortly after the presentation on the university’s Suakoko campus, Senator Moye said the initiative followed a recent fundraising program organized to purchase transportation for commuter students. According to him, the original fundraising target was approximately US$19,000, but the vehicle was eventually secured for between US$15,000 and US$16,000.
“We were here a few weeks back purposely to grace the occasion marking a fundraising program for the purchase of a bus for commuter students,” Senator Moye explained. “Today, we are here to officially turn over the facility.”
The senator noted that while visiting the university, he also responded to additional requests from the Business College and the Student Government Association, including support for renovation of the Students Center and annex projects of the college of Education on campus. He said his team decided to address the university’s needs “holistically.”
Senator Moye emphasized that investing in students is essential to national development, describing young people as the “bedrock” of society and future leaders of the country.
“If you don’t pay attention to students and make the learning environment good, then of course you are not doing well for the community,” he stated.
The Bong County lawmaker also highlighted his long-standing connection to Cuttington University, saying he consistently promotes and supports the institution because of the role it has played in shaping Liberian society.
He pointed to several development initiatives associated with his leadership and support, including the construction of a student center and assistance to the Business and Public Administration faculty.
During the ceremony, Senator Moye paid tribute to former Cuttington University President and former Senator Dr. Henrique Tokpa for what he described as his historic role in opening the university to more indigenous Liberians.
Senator Moye quoits Dr. Tokpah as saying “there was once a policy restricting commuter students from attending the university, requiring all students to live on campus.” He said the policy made higher education financially difficult for many Liberian families because students had to cover dormitory, cafeteria, and tuition fees simultaneously.
“He made the case that we needed our sons and daughters to come to Cuttington,” Senator Moye recalled. “That paved the way for many of us to attend after the war.”
The senator further explained that the newly donated bus would remain under the management of the university administration to ensure proper maintenance and accountability. He said the administration is better equipped to handle responsibilities such as vehicle registration, driver management, and repairs.
“That is why I did not register the car directly to the students,” he noted. “The university administration will ensure that it serves the purpose for which it was brought here.”
Senator Moye concluded by thanking the university administration and student community for their cooperation and reaffirmed his commitment to supporting education and student welfare in Liberia.
For their part, both heads of the administration and commuter students association lauded the senator’s efforts and promised to use the bus for the intended purpose.
