13/01/2026
Gbangbatoke, Moyamba District
Date: 13th January 2026
By: Abdulraman Bah
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The people of Gbangbatoke are deeply concerned and unhappy with the current situation caused by excessive dust within the community. This problem has continued to affect daily life, health, education, and movement, especially around major junctions where people cannot sit or stand comfortably for long periods due to the heavy dust.
Residents are calling on companies operating in the area, the Local Council, and relevant authorities to urgently advocate for the people of Gbangbatoke, who are suffering silently. The dust situation has become unbearable, particularly during the dry season.
Of serious concern is the impact on school pupils, especially those in JSS and SSS, whose uniforms are white. Many pupils leave home clean in the morning, but before they reach school, their uniforms have already changed color because of the dust. This situation affects their dignity, confidence, and learning environment.
As young youths of Gbangbatoke, we are strongly advocating for the provision of a water bowser to regularly water the roads and ground in order to reduce dust. This simple intervention will greatly improve living conditions, protect health, and support education in our community.
We are therefore appealing to the Youth Council, Paramount Chief (PC), Section Chiefs, local authorities, business people, and development partners to come together and help resolve this issue. The people of Gbangbatoke deserve a clean, safe, and healthy environment.
Together, let us act now for the well-being of our community.