Dedicate a new borehole well that Superintendent Morris described as “an investment in people”
Weala, Margibi County – Jeety Rubber and its subsidiary, Salala Rubber Corporation, have set aside a deep borehole well as part of their ongoing efforts to provide free and safe drinking water to Weala communities in their operating territories. The enterprises-powered well, which has a daily capacity of more than 18,000 gallons, expands the number of boreholes operated by Jeety Rubber and SRC to nine. It provides services to more than 6,000 individuals.
According to a WHO and UNICEF evaluation from 2022, just about 10% of Liberians have access to safely managed water systems; the remaining rely on open wells and dirty streams. “When you provide access to clean water, you are not only improving public health, but you are also investing in the dignity of the people and productivity,” Margibi County Superintendent O. Jay Morris said during the commissioning ceremony of the donated well in Weala. “We therefore commend Jeety Rubber and Salala Rubber Corporation for recognizing that corporate success must go hand in hand with community development.”
Superintendent Morris said that by giving Weala residents dependable access to water, Jeety Rubber and SRC have decreased the amount of time households would spend looking for water, especially for women and children. This has created circumstances that enable households to pursue education, work, and small-scale economic activities with greater stability.
The superintendent emphasized that better access to safe and clean drinking water increases community resilience and lessens family challenges with waterborne illnesses, characterizing the corporations’ efforts as a “investment in people.” He pointed out that by reducing the strain on already scarce public services and promoting a more enduring partnership between the residents of Weala, Jeety Rubber, and SRC, such investments support long-term social improvement.
According to Superintendent Morris, Jeety Rubber and SRC’s investment not only lessens the burden of waterborne illnesses on families, but it also promotes long-term social progress by relieving the strain on already scarce public services and building stronger ties between the businesses and the Weala community.
“Jeety Rubber and Salala Rubber Corporation are partners in growth, not only Margibi County’s economic backbone. They employ thousands of our residents and make a substantial financial contribution to our county,” Superintendent Morris continued. “Lives and communities have been changed by their presence. I therefore value their comprehension that long-term operations depend on communities that are strong, stable, and empowered. As a result, I urge them to keep going in all of their host communities.”
The continuing water project is a component of Jeety Rubber and SRC’s initiatives to enhance the educational and health conditions of the residents of Weala and the larger Cinta District in Margibi County. A US$10,000 annual district scholarship fund, a daily feeding program to fight hunger, and the continuous expansion of the company’s 50-bed clinic to include four operating rooms and a dedicated eye clinic are some of these activities.
Additional initiatives include the donation of a fully functional ambulance for emergency medical services, ongoing outreach programs for eye care, sponsorship of specialized treatments for patients in need of advanced medical care, including eye care, and technical and financial support for sports teams in Margibi County.
The CEO and owner of Jeety Rubber and SRC, business tycoon Upjit Singh Sachdeva, stated earlier that the companies’ projects are motivated by the desire to invest in the human capital development of the residents of Weala and Margibi County, creating opportunities that strengthen community resilience, improve health and education outcomes, and promote long-term socio-economic growth.
Mr. Sachdeva, also known as Jeety, noted that his companies’ strategy is based on the idea of “mutual corporate growth” that is, business success should lead to improvements in opportunities and vital services for locals, which in turn contribute to a stable, effective, and empowered workforce.
“By investing in clean water, health care, and education, we are investing in the future of the people who live and work alongside us,” he said, adding that these investments are intended to address both immediate needs and long-term challenges. “When communities have access to essential services, families are healthier, children can attend school consistently, and local economies can flourish. Our goal is to empower individuals so that they can contribute meaningfully to the development of their communities while benefiting from the growth our companies generate.”
