20/08/2025
Kokoyah DDO Kerkulah Reaffirms Commitment Despite Challenges, Calls for Mobility and Salary Increment
Written by: Melvin Paylee Zico Siakor /[email protected]
(August 20, 2025): Amid challenges such as the lack of mobility and low salary, Kokoyah Statutory District Development Officer, Roosevelt Urey Kerkulah, says he remains committed to performing his duties.
Speaking recently on Radio Gbarnga, Mr. Kerkulah explained that, as a son of the district called to serve, he will do everything possible to deliver on his mandate.
While reaffirming his commitment, Mr. Kerkulah emphasized the urgent need for mobility support.
He disclosed that the secondhand motorcycle he personally purchased about five years ago has outlived its lifespan, yet he continues to rely on it. According to him, this severely limits his ability to move efficiently across the district.
He stressed that if his office is provided with reliable transportation, it would significantly enhance performance, particularly in reaching communities and inspecting ongoing development projects.
At the same time, the Kokoyah Statutory District Development Officer called for an increment in the salaries of local authorities to reflect their qualifications and responsibilities.
He noted that the current salaries of several local leaders are far below their positions.
Additionally, Mr. Kerkulah appealed for the inclusion of long-serving volunteer staff on the government payroll, acknowledging their years of dedicated service to the district.
