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Written by Roland Davis
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Monday, 25 June 2012 23:56 |
A 9th grade student of the Ricks Institute in Brewerville, Johnson Kollie who lost his right hand as a result of electrocution has appealed to President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf and other well meaning Liberians for scholarship to enable him continue his education.
Student Kollie said the incident has created stumbling block in his quest for education as he is unable to engage activities that could generate money to under write the cost of his education.
The electrocuted 9th Grade student indicated that though his hand has been cut off, he is still determined to pursue education to become useful and contribute to nation building, adding that he will achieve his goal only when the necessary support is provided him.
According to student Kollie, he got electrocuted when he was helping his uncle to put up bill boards at various streets in Monrovia after he (uncle) won a contract from the Monrovia City Cooperation (MCC).
Explaining further, he said the incident occurred when he climbed on a light pole using steel rod to hang up one of the bill boards in the 10th Street area three months ago.
Student Kollie said following the incident, he was rushed to the J.F. Kennedy Medical Hospital by his uncle where his right hand was amputated by doctors after spending three weeks there.
Kollie, 17 indicated: “I did not end the academic year because I was unable to write with my left hand. I am now practicing how to write with the left hand. I know that as time goes on I will master it and I will be in the position to resume academic activities. But, my biggest concern is the tuition and other school fees”.
Meanwhile, the President of the Liberia Baptist Missionary Educational and Convention and also Principal of Ricks institute, Dr. Olu Q. Menjay noted that the lost of student Kollie’s right hand is a serious setback not only to him but also his entire family.
Dr. Menjay said although it will take a longer time for student Kollie to master writing with his left hand, he believed through encouragement from his colleagues and other persons in the community, he will pick up and cope with the challenges.
The Ricks Institute Principal also called on students of the institution not to discriminate against their colleague who has lost his hand.
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