Indian businessman Upjit Singh Sachdeva has promised to help improve fire safety in Weala, Margibi County.
By Stephen G. Fellajuah
Weala, Liberia, February 25, 2025 – Indian businessman Upjit Singh Sachdeva, aka (Jeety) has promised to help improve fire safety in Weala, Margibi County. Given his track record of philanthropy and development initiatives in Liberia, this could be a game-changer for the community.
Mr. Jeety’s decision to station a fire service tanker in Weala came after a recent fire incident that destroyed Mama Duadu’s home, highlighting the urgent need for better emergency response infrastructure.
During an interview in Weala, Margibi County, on Saturday, February 22, 2025, he personally acknowledged the tragedy and expressed sympathy for Mama Duadu’s loss. His words, combined with the promise to station a fire service tanker, show his commitment to supporting the Weala community.
“It’s unfortunate that despite the intervention, it was too late to save Mama Duadu’s home,” he noted.
Jeety then provided food, non-food items, and cash to help Mama Duadu and other victims, as they begin to recover.
He disclosed that he has negotiated for a fire truck to arrive in Liberia in the next few months. The truck, which will be stationed at Jeety Rubber LLC, will not only protect the factory but also provide crucial fire response services for the entire Weala community.
“In the next four to five months, the tanker will be in Liberia, and I assure the people of Weala, Margibi County, that the fire equipment will serve the district,” he said.
Mr. Jeety understands the devastating impact of fire disasters, having experienced it firsthand in 2003. His commitment to supporting the people of Weala by providing a fire truck and a direct emergency contact system is a major step toward improving fire safety in the community.
He also disclosed his intention to procure an ambulance for the Salala Rubber Corporation (SRC), which is another significant step in improving emergency response services in the area.
While it will primarily serve the Salala Rubber Corporation (SRC) clinic, making it available to the entire district ensures that more people have access to critical medical transport when needed.
Jeety’s commitment to Liberia, despite being an “Indian by passport and a Liberian by heart,” reflects a strong sense of belonging and a dedication to improving the lives of those around him.
His promise to always be there for the community is powerful and could make a lasting impact on Weala’s growth and safety. Editing by Jonathan Browne.
