Business Merchant Dines With Prisoners, Kids -Jeety: ‘It’s My Way of Putting Smiles of Their Lips on July 26’
By Stephen G. Fellajuah
MONROVIA: In observance of Liberia’s 177th Independence Day celebration, Indian businessman Upjit Singh Sachdeva on Friday, July 26, 2024, alongside his US based friends, led the distribution of hot meals to inmates at the Monrovia Central Prison, the largest prison facility in Liberia.
Mr. Sachdeva, commonly known as “Jeety” in Liberia, ensured that those behind bars did not miss out on the spirit of the Independence Day holiday, providing meals including water, soft drink to over 1,500 inmates at the prison compound.
He also provided feeding to thousands of disadvantaged youths on Center Street and other parts of Monrovia.
Jeety, well known for his selfless contributions to society, began his charity with citizens behind bar over six years ago when he started feeding hundreds of Liberians at his business center located at Via Town on the Bushrod Island, outside Monrovia.
Taking into consideration challenges faced by incarcerated individuals, Jeety commenced the distribution of food at the prison, including the feeding of some disadvantaged youths (zogoes) and subsequently took his good will to some counties, including Margibi.
Since then, Jeety has made it his mission to ensure that no inmate feels forgotten or excluded during time of gratitude and togetherness (holidays), realizing that many incarcerated individuals are separated from their families due to crimes committed.
Speaking briefly, he said, “Today I’m here again to continue the program we started some years ago, ensuring that prisoners have are cater to. I want to wish everyone a happy holiday”, he said.
Mr. Sachdeva further reiterated calls for his fellow foreign business entrepreneurs to see the need to work towards improving the conditions of the less fortunate and inmates.
He, however, vowed to continue to support the marginalized population of Liberia.
For her part, the Deputy Superintendent for Operations at the Monrovia Central Prison, Janet K. Mulbah commended Jeety for his tireless commitment and contributions towards buttressing government’s efforts in providing feeding and other basic necessities to those being reprimanded or detained for crimes committed.
She also recounted the enormous contributions made by Jeety over the years to the prison facility including the provision of pipe borne water, among others, saying “What you’re doing for us here, we pray that it will not go in vain and hoped others will see the need to also help.”
Recognizing holiday can be a difficult time for those who lack parental care or live in challenging circumstances, he also disclosed that he and team are committed to ensuring that smiles are put on the faces of the children every big day.
Meanwhile, to ensure that the children experienced a glimmer of hope and happiness during the celebration, Jeety and team further organized a heartwarming children party in Cinta township, Weala, Margibi County, ensuring that all of the kids in attendance feel the love and joy of the country’s independence anniversary. .
Mr. Jeety collaborating with the county local authority and volunteers further arranged the party complete with decorations, gifts, and entertainment, feeding about 3,000 kids, as the joy and smiles on the children’s faces were a testament to the impact Jeety’s gestures had on their lives.
In appreciation of the gestures, the people of Weala said, “Hence we from this community want to thank you Jeety and we love and appreciate all that you are doing for our country and its citizenry.”
At the same time, in his closing remarks, Jeety emphasized the need for those he described as the country’s future leader to be celebrated and cater to.
Let us make Weala great. You should have modern school and hospital here, so work for me to make your dream a reality, he added.
Furthermore, his contributions have undoubtedly left an indelible mark on the lives of those he has reached out to, serving as an inspiration for others to follow in his footsteps.
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