By Dadson A. Musa
Mobility Sierra Leone, led by Executive Director Lamin Mansaray, in partnership with Mobility Worldwide, distributed 20 brand new mobility carts to persons with disabilities in Moribatown, Rutile mining area. The initiative was facilitated by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑Day Saints.
The carts, specially designed tricycles fitted with brakes, seatbelts and reflector lights, were presented during a ceremony chaired by Jacob, District Secretary of the Latter‑Day Saints. Mansaray explained the purpose of the distribution. “We are giving out these devices for free so that persons with disabilities can move freely and go about their work with little assistance,” he said.
One of the presidents of the Latter‑Day Saints highlighted the church’s role in transporting the tricycles. He stated, “We ensured the transportation of the tricycles so that our membership with forms of physical disabilities will not fail or have excuses in coming to worship God.”
Councillor Margai, in whose ward the distribution took place, pledged to advocate for increased budget allocations for persons with disabilities at the council level. He noted that the carts would help beneficiaries participate more actively in community life.
The paramount chief’s representative, Mr. Katekpeh, expressed appreciation to Mobility Sierra Leone. “I am very happy and remain grateful to Mobility Sierra Leone,” he said, acknowledging the impact of the initiative on local communities.
The local unit commander of the Rutile Police Division also addressed the event. He urged recipients to live within the law while assuring them of police protection. “We will protect your interest, but you must also live within the armbits of the law,” he cautioned.
The ceremony moved into the distribution phase, where each of the 20 beneficiaries received a mobility cart. The chairman of persons with disabilities in the region delivered a vote of thanks. He commended Mobility Sierra Leone and its partners for the support and appealed for continued assistance to improve the lives of persons with disabilities.
The distribution in Moribatown provided practical support to persons with disabilities. With the new carts, beneficiaries gained tools that will allow them to move independently, take part in daily activities and attend community and religious functions with less difficulty. The event also showed cooperation between civil society, faith‑based organizations and local authorities in addressing the needs of persons with disabilities.
The initiative ended with the handover of all 20 carts to the recipients, marking a clear step in improving mobility and accessibility for persons with disabilities in the Rutile area.
Copyright –Published in Expo Times News on Monday, 24th August 2026 (ExpoTimes News – Expo Media Group (expomediasl.com)
