The AfDB monitoring mission team has on the 5 November visited the Mabrown village to inspect the PERSIF Project CHC and Nurses’ Quarters construction site.
The AfDB monitoring team comprised the Task Manager, Procurement Manager, and Environmental Specialist, which was accompanied by the PERSIF Project Coordination Unit and Prime Engineering Solution.
The objective of the monitoring mission was to evaluate the progress of construction work, engage community/project stakeholders including contractors/consultants, and beneficiaries, and verify land donation agreements and related documents. The mission also looked at the observation of environmental safeguarding protocols, project challenges, recommendations, and possible solutions to the identified challenges.
Speaking with community stakeholders, the Task Manager, Mary, emphasized the need for community ownership and strengthening of monitoring to enhance the sustainability of the facilities. She encouraged contractors to work with the community members to observe safeguarding protocols. She encourages contractors to speed up work to catch up with project deadline, and community stakeholders to speed up the preparation of land donation agreements and related documents.
Mr. Hassan Conteh, Headman of the community expressed gratitude for the consideration of Mabrown Village for the construction of a health facility. He noted that upon its completion, the CHC will benefit 7 surrounding villages and the risk of pregnant women dying on their way to access medical services will be addressed. He assured the mission team of total community ownership, monitoring, and sustainability of the facilities. 
