14/10/2025
Hon. Augustine B. Cheiwolo Reaffirms Commitment to Health Development in District #5 as Lorma Zuuli, Zorzor Branch Pays Courtesy Visit
Monrovia, October 13, 2025. The Representative of District #5, Lofa County, Hon. Augustine B. Cheiwolo, received a high-powered delegation from the Lorma Zuuli, Zorzor Branch at his Capitol Building office in Monrovia on Monday, October 13, 2025. The visit included expressions of appreciation and discussions about development priorities in the district, especially in the health sector.
The delegation offered warm greetings to Hon. Cheiwolo, praising him for his many humanitarian services and development projects throughout District #5 and beyond. They noted that under his leadership, citizens continue to see meaningful changes in health, education, agriculture, and infrastructure.
This group, with over 200 members in Zorzor City, mostly women, informed Hon. Cheiwolo about their ongoing projects, including the largest cassava farm in Zorzor District. They also shared their plan to build a District Health Center to meet the increasing medical needs of the population.
During the meeting, the head of the delegation highlighted that Zorzor City relies on a single main hospital that has served the district for over a century. Therefore, they believe adding another medical facility is essential for improving access to quality healthcare.
The Lorma Zuuli, Zorzor Branch also officially invited Hon. Cheiwolo to their upcoming Peace Tour Closing Program, scheduled for December 12-14, 2025, in Zorzor City. The event is expected to draw delegations from both Liberia and Guinea, following visits to eighteen member townsโeleven in Liberia and seven in Guineaโas part of their peacebuilding efforts.
In response, Hon. Cheiwolo reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening the health sector of District #5, stating that the wellbeing of citizens is a top priority for him. He commended the Lorma Zuuli organization for their selfless efforts in community development and encouraged them to maintain unity and focus on progress rather than political division.
โLet us take politics out of development,โ Hon. Cheiwolo emphasized. โIt is only through collective effort, peace, and hard work that District #5 can move forward.โ
The lawmaker assured the delegation of his continued support for establishing more health facilities, especially in underserved areas. He pledged to keep working with community-based organizations like Lorma Zuuli to improve development across the district.
As preparations ramp up for the December 12 event in Zorzor, this visit highlights the growing collaboration between community organizations and their leaders, all aimed at building a healthier, peaceful, and progressive Lofa County.
