HISTORY

Bon-Pro History

Bong is a county in the north-central portion of the West African nation of Liberia established in 1964. Bong was named after Bong Range Mountain in the northeast-southern direction at elevations averaging from 600 to 1,000 feet (180-300m). its highest point, however, is 2,116 feet. The mid-1960s its iron-ore deposits were been worked by the German-Liberia Mining Corporation (Delimco) and shipped via the company railroad to the port of Monrovia (50 miles southwest).  In 2010, China Union took over mining activities at the Bong range previously operated by the Germans who quit mining activities as the result of the civil conflict which broke out in December 1990.   The two geographical instruments in the white field portion of the flag symbolize Bong County’s mining industry. The county’s flag is purple, signifying the dawn, and orange, signifying the county’s newness.

As a county, giving birth to several bright Sons and Daughters who have contributed and still contributing in all sectors as a mean of giving back to the county.  The Bong Professionals Network (BON-PRO) was established in 2022 by group of professionals (sons and daughters) of Bong County who have organized themselves under the umbrella of humanity, non-for-profit, and non-political with the aim of assisting and addressing the Social and Economic needs of  citizens in the county and country through the means of promoting  Education, tourism, culture exchange and providing  opportunity (ies) for Liberians-Diasporas connection in the areas of reproductive health and nutrition, community peace building and conflict resolution, and provision of educational system and solutions.

The, Bong Professionals Network, having realized the appalled conditions of poor relationship in social connectivity and unity in our county and country, with key interest in the under-privileged and vulnerable people, who are residing under difficult circumstances to address the unbearable needs of citizens of the county, country to help them overcome the social burden and poverty-based. We are engaging in cross-cutting civic education to our people, Strengthened eye-opening conversations on constitutional rights such as, education, health care delivery, election, socio-economic, human rights etc.

We are engaging authorities and other stakeholders in achieving our goal that motivate citizens of Bong County both in Liberia and abroad to initiate several programs that will reduce the difficult circumstances faced by our citizens in the county and Liberia at large.

BON-PRO is comprised of highly qualified and professional citizens of Bong County from diverse academy, social and political background with gender equality. Our vision is to also unite all well-meaning citizens of Bong County regardless of your ethics, Cultural background and religious affiliation.

LIST OF FORMER AND CURRENT OFFICIALS OF BONG COUNTY

LIST OF SALALA DISTRICT LAWMAKERS FROM 1964-PRESENT

1. Kollea Gwee ……………………. 1964-1971
2. Josepha cooper …………………1972-1975
3. Charles Mcgill …………………… 1976-1980
4. Roosevelt Briggs ………………………. 1986-1990
5. Martin Kerkurla ………………………… 1997-2003
6. District #6

6. Adam B. Corneh …………………… 2006-2017
7. Moima Briggs Mensah …………. 2018 (Present)

      LIST OF SANOYEA DISTRICT LAWMAKERS FROM 1964-PRESENT

1. Momo Kaine ………………………… 1964-1971
2. Salome Hall ……………………………1972-1980
3. Mathew Juashimed ……………….1997-2003

     District #7

4. Korpo G. Barclay ……………………………… 2006-2017
5. Joseph Papa Kolleh …………………. 2018-2023
6. Foday E. Fahnbullah ………………….2024 (Present)

        LIST OF DISTRICT #2 LAWMAKERS FROM 2011- PRESENT 

7. Prince Kermue Moye …………………… 2011-2020
8. James M. Kolleh …………………………… 2020 (Present)

LIST OF FUAMAH DISTRICT LAWMAKERS FROM 1972-PRESENT

1. David Barclay ………………………………. 1972-1980
2. Lawrence Golon ……………………………. 1997-2003
3. Korpo G. Barclay …………………………… 2006-2017

District #7

4. Joseph Papa Kolleh ………………………… 2018-2023
5. Foday E. Fahnbullah ………………………. 2024- (present)

LIST OF KOKOYAH DISTRICT LAWMAKERS FROM 1964-PRESENT

1. Wesseh Gardea ……………………………………… 1964-1971
2. Edward Yallah ………………………………………… 1986-1990
3. Patrick Williams ……………………………………… 1997-2003

District #1

1. Tokpa J. Mulbah ……………………………………. 2006-2018
2. Albert Hills Jr. …………………………………………. 2018-2023
3. Prince Kwennah ……………………………………… 2024-(Present)

LIST OF JORQOELLEH DISTRICT LAWMAKERS FROM 1964-PRESENT

1. Barsee Kpangba ……………………………………….. 1964-1971
2. Melvin Harris ……………………………………………. 1972-1980
3. Mamadee Sirleaf ………………………………………. 1986-1990
4. George S. Mulbah ……………………………………… 2006-2017
5. Miven I. Cole………………………………………………. 2018-(present)

District #4

1. Edwin M. Juah ……………………………………………………… 2006-2011
2. Lester D. Paye ………………………………………………………. 2011-2017
3. Robert Wonba ……………………………………………………… 2018-(present)

 

LIST OF SUAKOKO DISTRICT LAWMAKERS FROM 1997-PRESENT

1. Francis kpangbai ……………………………………………… 1997-2003
2. Samuel S. K. Bondo …………………………………. 2006-2011
3. Edward W. Karfiah …………………………………… 2011-2023
4. Eugene Kollie ……………………………………………. 2024

LIST OF SUPERINTENDENTS OF BONG COUNTY

1. JAMES Y. GBARBEA
2. AUGUSTUS W. KORKOYAH
3. HARRY A. GRAVES SR.
4. JOSEPH K. YORWATEI
5. BARTEH G. ZAZA
6. AYON K. CASSELL
7. VINICIOUS K. VORKPOR
8. NAHNSOHN SUAH
9. CHARLIE K. TOO
10. GEORGE S. MULBAH
11. WONYON KULAH
12. FULTON DUMBAR
13. FULTON DUMAR
14. DANIEL S. WEETOL
15. REPPY B. SACKSON
16. LUCIA HERBERT
17. SELENA POISON MAPPY
18. ESTHER Y. M. WALKER
19. LOLEYAH HAWA NORRIS

List DEVELOPMENT SUPERINTENDENT

1. SINGBEH SOHNSON
2. NAHNSOHN SUAH
3. CAARLES V. DORMEYAN
4. JACKSON GBOLOKAI
5. CARMMUE N. DORMEA
6. SAYE GLAY
7. GEORGE L. SALLAY
8. AUBA SWARRAY
9. LEE ROGERS
10. LUCIA P. HERBERT
11. ANTHONY SHERIFF
12. SOLOMIUE SWARRY
13. SIOIKI KROMAH