Freetown, 25th September 2026- An atmosphere of emotion and gratitude filled the Milton Margai School for the Blind and the School for the Deaf this week as AGL unveiled a sweeping NLe 800,000 intervention that transformed facilities and restored confidence among pupils and staff.
The company handed over a fully renovated administrative block, upgraded playgrounds, and essential supplies in what its leadership described as an investment in dignity and opportunity rather than charity.
General Manager Maroun Abi Ad emphasized the deeper meaning of the gesture: “Today is not only about repairing and improving this school, or about the donations we are making. It is about investing in the children, their education, their dignity, and their future. Every child deserves a safe, decent environment where they can learn, grow, and develop their full potential.”
The Intervention
The NLe 800,000 package covered: Roofing and wiring – new roofs, electrical wiring, and plumbing upgrades. Cooling and water – installation of electric fans and improved water systems. Playground renovation – safe, inclusive spaces for recreation and essential supplies – food items, school kits, and computers to support learning.
CFO Fatoumata Bah noted that the gifts carried a powerful message: blind and deaf pupils are valued members of society.
Regional Director Captain Fabjanko Kokan delivered the emotional highpoint: “This is not a gift. This is hope, and it is a wake-up call. These blind and deaf children don’t need your pity, they deserve their right to a future. Together, we can turn silence and darkness into opportunity. You are valued, you are capable, you are loved and you are my life. You are my strength.”
Headmaster Sallieu Turay of the School for the Blind recalled AGL’s earlier intervention seven years ago when water tanks were installed: “That transformed the school. Today’s support has given our pupils renewed hope and confidence.”
At the School for the Deaf and Dumb, Head teacher Mrs. Cole highlighted the importance of play: “For deaf children, play is language, it is expression, it is freedom. Renovating the playground addresses our children’s right to play and inclusion which is often denied.”
She also underscored the impact of food donations: “Many of our children come from vulnerable homes and struggle to have adequate meals. This donation will go a long way to support their welfare.”
The School for the Blind is marking 70 years of inclusive education, a legacy now strengthened by AGL’s intervention. For both institutions, the investment represents more than infrastructure, it is a reaffirmation of the right of every child to learn, play, and thrive.
