Office of The Representative, Gbarzon District #3 Grand Gedeh County. 2435

Gbarzon Statutory District has received much developmental initiatives in the last six months under the leadership of Hon. Jacob C Debee, II. as the district representative as compared to the last 12 years! See facts below:

● In less than six months, 250KVA tranformer was purchased to restored electricity in the district particularly Tian town, Zleh town, Pour town and other nearby towns and villages on the railway in district #3 Grand Gedeh County. The electorates who had since been in darkness as the result of their damaged transformer are now enjoying electricity in their homes once again.

●200K worth of assorted medical supplies were brought in country and is currently in the district waiting for distribution across various health centers/facilities in the coming weeks. The medical supplies will help combat the many health challenges that the district has faced for the past 12 years.

● Providing financial aid for 100 youth of the district to help combat literacy rate in the district. As the district been challenged for professional in the areas of health, education, electricity, agriculture and many essential areas which are not mentioned the lawmaker thought it prudent enough to provide the financial aid to interested persons to specialize in those different academic disciplines. Something which was never prioritize in the last 12 years.

●The current construction of a multiple purpose office in the political capital of district #3 Gbarzon Jarwadee, Gbarzon Statutory District Grand Gedeh County. This project, which has been recognized and appreciated by the electorates, will be the first of it kind for a sitting lawmaker to construct a district office instead of paying rent. The engineers are currently completing the foundation, and everything is on course with the project.

In six months' time, Rep. Jacob C Debee, II. had written his name in history, and evidence is available everywhere in the district street corners and far beyond his constituency. Our people will always choose development over mere talking and boastful lies.

Keep following as we will keep digging out facts about Gbarzon District now and Gbarzon District before.

JTY

Visiting British investors here have expressed interest in investing in key sectors of the Liberian economy, including agriculture, roads, and energy. Grand Gedeh County District #3 Representative, Hon. Jacob C Debee who invited the investors to Liberia led the delegation to the meetings with the president and officials to explore investment opportunities in Liberia.The group is expected to submit a comprehensive investment proposal to the Government of Liberia later this week.

The visiting Uni Commerce Group International (UCGI) investment delegation has told officials of the Government of Liberia that it is interested in investing in agriculture, road construction, seaport rehabilitation, energy expansion, and cross-border transportation.

The investors met with President Joseph Nyema Boakai on the weekend and expressed their commitment to doing business in Liberia.

During the meeting, President Boakai said Liberia had so much potential, a youthful population, and a fast investment turnover.

He said the country’s investment climate was friendly and welcoming and that his administration sought to establish a stronger governance system that respected the rule of law and protected human rights.

Earlier, the investors met with officials of the National Investment Commission, ministries of public works, mines, and energy, and National Fisheries and Aqua Authorities.

In those meetings, the UCGI officials spoke of their interest in investment, while the Liberian government officials provided a briefing on the business climate in the country.

Liberia faces employment challenge mainly for its majority youthful population because of limited private sector expansion, building up the pressure on the government to find something for them to do.

With the new administration pressing forward to keep roads in good shape across the country and launch agriculture as its main flagship mantra, international investment could be the only strongest backbone of the state effort to expand private sector and create jobs.

The UCGI delegation headed by Mr. Benyoucef Faiz Hamacha is in an ongoing preparatory setting up process of what it called the AFRICA CONSORTIUM HOLDING GROUP, PLC Liberia , the umbrella entity of all the investment projects to be carried out in Liberia.

Representative Debee said it was urgent to address the unemployment challenge, mainly amongst the young people in Liberia, and he was pleased with the progress of the investment talks.

𝑹𝒆𝒑. 𝑱𝒂𝒄𝒐𝒃 𝑪. 𝑫𝒆𝒃𝒆𝒆 𝑰𝑰 𝑯𝒐𝒏𝒐𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝒂𝒔 𝑴𝒐𝒔𝒕 𝑶𝒖𝒕𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑳𝒂𝒘𝒎𝒂𝒌𝒆𝒓 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒀𝒆𝒂𝒓 2024

The Southeast University Association, in collaboration with the Citizens Actions Committee (CAC), has bestowed Most Outstanding Lawmaker of the year Honor on Grand Gedeh County District #3 Representative Jacob C. Debee II

Representative Debee was recognized by the Southeast University Students Association for his significant contributions to capacity building, youth development programs, and his impactful advocacies on the floor of plenary of the House of Representatives. His dedication to these causes has distinguished him as one of the most eloquent and effective lawmakers in addressing national issues.

In accepting the honor, Representative Debee expressed his gratitude and amazement at being chosen from among the 73 members of the House of Representatives. He conveyed his deep appreciation for the recognition of his efforts and the support of the people of the Southeast Students Association.

Representative Debee emphasized that his role in the legislative seat for the people of Gbarzon is driven by a commitment to provide the leadership they desire and deserve. He highlighted that his tenure has attracted numerous influential individuals and investors to the district, reflecting the positive impact of his work.

The Southeast University Association and the Citizens Actions Committee commend Representative Debee for his outstanding service and look forward to his continued contributions to the development and progress of Grand Gedeh County and Liberia as a whole.

Grand Gedeh County District #3 Representative Jacob C Debee extends an invitation to a UK-based group, which is touching down at Robert’s International Airport on a private jet Monday, to begin talks with officials, beginning with the Chairman of the National Investment Commission on Tuesday, May 28, 2024.

The group headed by Mr. Benyoucef Faiz Hamacha is looking to invest in a range of sectors in Liberia.

Liberia faces employment challenges mainly for its majority youthful population because of limited private sector expansion, which is building up pressure on the government to find something for them to do.

With the new administration pressing forward to keep roads in good shape across the country and launch agriculture as its main flagship mantra, international investment could be the only strongest backbone of the state effort to expand private sector and create jobs.

Already, the UCGI is in an ongoing preparatory setting up process of what it called the AFRICA CONSORTIUM HOLDING GROUP, PLC Liberia, the umbrella entity of all the investment projects to be carried out in Liberia.

The company`s delegation brings together a pool of investors who intend to hold exploratory investment discussions with a range of government entities to understand potential investment opportunities in various sectors, including infrastructure, agriculture, banking, mining, transportation, communications, etc.

Grand Gedeh County District #3 Representative Jacob C. Debee extended the invitation to the UK-based group, which is touching down at Robert’s International Airport on a private jet Monday, to begin talks with officials, beginning with the Chairman of the National Investment Commission on Tuesday, May 28, 2024.

Representative Debee said he looked forward to fruitful engagements between the investors and Liberian Government officials, leading to what he called a launch of the much-needed investment to absorb the country’s youths.

He said that as a youth himself, he’s keen on scouting investment opportunities to come to Liberia and support the government’s efforts to create jobs through the private sector.

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Hon. Jacob C. Debee II donated LRD $ 20,000.00 to High School Students (Seniors) of Buchanan City, Grand Bassa County as they prepare for the National Exam, West African Senior High School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).

The donation took placed in the office of Grand Gedeh County District #3 at the Capitol Building, Monrovia.

"A leader without borders".

Congratulations, Honourable.

JTY

As part of the lawmaker function, the third paragraph under REPRESENTATION: which says, responding to the needs and concerns of your constituent or county. It further said: legislators are responsible for ensuring that there are sufficient opportunity for all citizens to engage in meaningful exchanges with their representative and that there views are given adequate consideration.

On Wednesday this week, GESA leadership through Mr. Ayres Diahn was given the opportunity to explain why the county team needs Hon. Jacob C Debee support. This morning his views was given adequate consideration and he ( ) donated the sum of fifty thousand Liberian dollars ($50,000 LD) through Mr. Sylvester S Weah Sr. for the team.
Thanks to Hon. Warquewon Debee a rightful man, in a rightful place for his timely contribution. "A better Gbarzon district and Grand Gedeh is possible".

Major Happenings in the 1st Quarter.

As promised during the 2023 Presidential and General Elections Representative Jacob C Debee II, hosted a two-days District Retreat in the District Seat Jarwodee, Gbarzon Statutory District. The two days District Retreat which started on March 15th ended March 16th brought together seven (7) delegates from each of the four (4) Administrative Districts and other stakeholders to report on the challenges that the District is faced with.

Each of the four (4) sections delegates was headed by their District Commissioner and includes Paramount Chief's, representative from the Elders Council, Health Team, Agriculture sector, Education, Youth, District Inspectors and Securities. On Day 1 of the retreat, four (4)committees were founded by the delegates themselves to report to the Lawmaker at the end of the retreat on the challenges the district faced with.

During the opening session, Hon. Debee informed his constituent about the leadership he's providing in the 55th National Legislature and some of his game made in his three (3) months in office. According to the unusual representative, he provides oversight on five (5) different committees at the House of Representatives, and those committees include:
1. Co-Chair- Education
2. Member-Investment and Concessions
3. Member-National Security
4. Member- Labour and
5. Member-Wills Means, Finance and Development Planning

"As your Lawmaker, I promise to use my oversight responsibility to affect change in your various communities as I serve on the above-mentioned committees in the 55th National Legislature," said Rep Debee Fast forward, the District 3 Lawmaker also informed his constituent about the purchasing of a 150 KVA Transformer to electrify four (4) towns that include Zleh Town, Pour Town, Towah Town, and Tiahn town all in his District. "This is just the beginning as I have more plans to electrify all the towns by the railway before the end of my six (6) years term," said the District Representative.

For their part the delegates applauded the unusual Representative for the game made in the period of three (3) months and thank him for hosting the first ever District Retreat aim at soliciting their views in regards to things that affects their wellbeing.

However, at the end of the District Retreat, the four (4) committees that were founded by the delegates reported to the Lawmaker and made some recommendations for his quick intervention. Also, in a remark, the Vice President of Gbarzon District Citizens in the diaspora (USA) Madam Betsy G. Kyne, thanks the Representative for hosting such a great meeting that will help him understands the plights of his people. She also used the occasion to pledge the community support to the administration of the District 3 Representative Hon. Jacob C Debee II.

Meanwhile, Rep. Jacob C Debee II, in his concluding statement, promised to procure a Power Saw for the people of Gboe & Ploe for the purpose of maintaining their roads and thank the delegates for making it their duty to attend the District Retreat. The District 3 Representative however vowed to work with the District Development Agenda-DDA and assigned responsibility to the four (4) District Commissioners to recommend five names each to form part of the DDC (District Development Council). The DDC will be charged with the responsibility to implement the DDA in line with the office of the unusual Representative Hon. Jacob C Debee II.

JTY

On today (March 8, 2024) at the one day retreat to review the TOR and the relaunch of the WASH legislative Caucus held at the boulevard plaza, Hon. Jacob C Debee was named focus person on hygiene at the WASH legislative Caucus. The WASH legislative Caucus is an ad Hoc group of Lawmakers ( Representative and Senators ) advocating and lobbying for improved sector governance, prioritization of WASH including WASH financing. This informal group is comprised of members of statutory committees on Health, natural Resources management, public utility etc. Go and serve your people the rightful representative of Gbarzon district, Grand Gedeh county...

Hon. Jacob C. Debee is expected to make appearance on Truth FM 96.1 & online TV tomorrow morning @ 8am. Please follow Hon. Jacob C. Debee official page to watch.

Hon. Jacob C. Debee writes ✍️

I didn't only sign the resolution for the establishment of a War Crimes Court in Liberia on Tuesday, but CO-SPONSORED THE RESOLUTION that is aimed at restoring human dignity, respect for rule of law and justice for the victims.

The culture of impunity MUST STOP if Liberia as a country must be taken seriously. The onus is upon us to make Liberia better once again. This is the RIGHT TIME TO START. Thanks to the speaker Hon. Cllr. Kofa and 55th legislature for taking the BOLD STEP. SURE, WE'LL GET THERE.

A special Gbarzon District monrovia based citizens meeting was organized by Hon Debee at the Salvation Army Polytechnic (T-SAP) campus on 1st street, Monrovia/Liberia. January 28, 2024.

The intent of the meeting is to reunite the good citizens of electoral District #03 (Gbarzon District) and work together for the common interest of our noble District since elections are over. During the meeting, Hon. Jacob C. Debee mentioned that he will do his best to increase the educational sanity in electoral District #03 by at least sponsoring one hundred students to a Bsc level. And these scholarships will be concentrated in three Universities and they are:👇

√. University of Liberia UL

√. The Salvation Army Polytechnic
University T-SAP

√. Grand Gedeh County
University College (GGCUC).

He also informed the Gbarzon District Monrovia based citizens that his local office is already under construction in Gbarzon District precisely Jarwodee City, Grand Gedeh County. This building contains a conference hall, two offices, bathrooms and two bedrooms.

Hon. Debee also procured a 150kva transformer for Zleh City to restore electricity after nearly a six year transformers problem. He also promised to do the same in Zai town and other Communities along the main road as time goes back.

Hon. Debee also mentioned a reconciliatory retreat in Gbarzon Jarwodee, March 2024 to reconcile our political differences and solicit views as it relates to the needed development Gbarzon District needs.

This important meeting brought together almost three hundred persons from the cross section of Gbarzon District Monrovia based Citizens including the current Vice President madam Betsy G. Kyne and President emeritus of the Gbarzon District Citizens in the Americas.

The discussions and acquaintances went well.

Thanks Hon. Debee for your farsightedness and your Leadership.

JPZ...

On the first official day of session on Capitol Hill, it's worth looking into the past to see from whence it began to where we are going.

The people of Gbarzon District, Grand Gedeh County can be assured of a People-Centric representation and massive investment into community service. Our people are going to experience a new dimension of representation that benefit their communities through infrastructure development and employment through Agriculture. Hon. Jacob C Debee is determined to bring the Gbarzon District agenda to the table of the National Legislature vigorously with his unique skills of networking and influence.

Hon. Debee's victory in Gbazon District has sparked great anticipation in terms of development and people's representation.

A month after he has won and certificatd as Representative of Gbarzon District Grand Gedeh Co., Hon. Debee made a remarkable announcement in Zleh Town, where he announced awarded financial aid to all 31 graduates when he served as a guest speaker at a graduation ceremony. Furthermore, he pledged to pay in full the registration fees and tuitions for public school students in Gbazon District, ranging from elementary to junior high, something that brought happiness and smile on the faces of the residents as they express a great deal of gratitude for the great contributions towards the capacities development of Children of the District. This was greatly appreciated by parents and family members, who are mainly subsistence farmers who cannot afford the fees for their children.
In another unprecedented move, Hon. Debee purchased a piece of land in the District seat to build its offices, something which would be the first time. And all of these are happening just before the general inauguration ceremo ies. These actions show how impactful the representation of Hon. Debee is going to be for the people of District #3 and Grand Gedeh County.

With God above all else, the people of Gbarzon District have a leadership to be proud of.

Hon. Jacob C. Debee honored an invitation from Ploe Citizens in Monrovia for a special dinner, followed by appreciation as the newly elected Representative of District #3 Grand Gedeh County, in Mount Barclay yesterday January 7, 2024.

Thank you Hon. Debee for always demonstrating a leadership that puts the citizens interest above all. You always give first preference to listening to your people to enable you address issues that are affecting them holistically. A good leader always listens!

Thanks to the people of ploe for this initiative, Indeed the discussion and acquaintances went well.

We're getting there! A better Gbarzon District is certainly possible under Hon. Debee's leadership.

JPZ🖊️

Always prepared to deliver when our people ask for our service.

A NEW CHAPTER OF PROGRESS HAS OPENED FOR THE PEOPLE OF GBARZON DISTRICT, GRAND GEDEH CO. IN GENERAL ✨️