Mr. Jeety has made significant contributions to improve conditions at the Monrovia Central Prison, including the installation of a water system and providing a generator.
By Stephen G. Fellajuah
Weala, Margibi County, December 27, 2024: On Christmas Day, Jeety LLC and Salala Rubber Corporation brought joy to over 4,000 children in Margibi County by providing them with Christmas packages filled with assorted food items.
This charitable gesture was led by Jeety Conglomerate Chief Executive Officer Mr. Upjit Singh Sachdeva (Mr. Jeety), a renowned Indian businessman and former Indian Honorary Consul General to Liberia.
Mr. Sachdeva personally led his team to ensure that the children of Margibi County could enjoy the festive season.
The event was met with immense enthusiasm from the communities as residents expressed their gratitude for Mr. Jeety’s efforts.
Residents praised his generosity, especially since he chose to spend the holiday season with them rather than with his family.
On the day of the event, December 25, 2024, children chanted Mr. Jeety’s name joyously as they received their Christmas packages.
The distribution began in the Cinta Township in Weala and was extended to various parts of the county, including Camp One, Two, Four, and Five at the Salala Rubber Corporation.
Mr. Jeety also led the team to Massaquoi Town and Bapulu Town, extending the distribution of holiday gifts there.
This event is part of a regular feeding initiative held during holidays here.
Earlier the same day, Mr. Jeety also held his regular feeding program at the Monrovia Central Prison (MCP), providing hot cooked meals, soft drinks, and cakes to 1,648 inmates.
In a brief address, Mr. Jeety said, “I am very humble and grateful to be here at this moment to give to humanity.”
“We can fetch food for ourselves outside, but these inmates cannot go outside to fetch food for themselves because of their actions. And so, we have come to identify and share with them.”
He further shared that he had been informed of the breakdown of the prison’s water system and promised to fix the pump, which had been installed two years earlier.
Mr. Jeety assured the prison authorities that, with God’s blessings, he would rebuild the system entirely.
Reflecting on the significance of Christmas, Mr. Jeety explained that his faith teaches him to feed the needy, and he has been doing so for years.
“Today, we plan to feed over 5,000 people, starting here at the Monrovia Central Prison, continuing to the Kakata Central Prison, and ending in Weala, Margibi County, where we are hosting a Christmas party for over 4,000 children,” he said.
Monrovia Central Prison’s Acting Superintendent, Joel Justin Juah, thanked Mr. Jeety for his continued support.
He applauded Mr. Jeety for addressing the water issue and distributing food and non-food items to the inmates.
He also highlighted the challenges faced by incarcerated individuals, many of whom do not have legal representation.
The feeding program also extended to the Kakata Central Prison, where Mr. Jeety distributed meals, water, and soft drinks and donated 15 dozen plates to the prison authorities.
Kakata Central Prison Superintendent Varney Lake thanked Mr. Jeety on behalf of the inmates and encouraged him to continue his humanitarian efforts.
Mr. Jeety has a long history of philanthropy in the country.
His regular feeding program, launched in February 2017, aims to combat hunger and poverty in Liberia.
The initiative gained prominence during the first outbreak of the Coronavirus in Liberia in March 2020.
In addition to providing meals, Mr. Jeety has made significant contributions to improve conditions at the Monrovia Central Prison, including the installation of a water system and a generator.
He has also extended the feeding program to the Kakata Central Prison and other parts of the country.
Mr. Sachdeva emphasized that his charitable work is motivated by a desire to help those in need without expecting anything in return.
He also urged the public not to judge those incarcerated, acknowledging that while they may have committed crimes, their well-being should remain a priority.
Through his consistent support and generosity, Jeety has become a beacon of hope and compassion for many Liberians, especially those in vulnerable situations.
