On Thursday, July 27, 2023, the Sierra Leone Parliament granted approval to nearly 30 nominees selected by the President for various important positions. This decision came after a thorough deliberation on the Second Report of the Committee on Appointments and the Public Service.
The debate, presided over by the Majority Leader and Leader of Government Business, Honourable Mathew Sahr Nyuma, resulted in the successful approval of 29 presidential nominees. The Acting Speaker of Parliament, Honourable Sengepoh Thomas, extended his congratulations to the newly approved nominees and encouraged them to carry out their duties with utmost diligence.
Among those who received approval were notable individuals such as Chernor A. Bah, who will serve as the Minister of Information and Civic Education; Julius Daniel Mattai, appointed as the Minister of Mines and Mineral Resources; and Mohamed Rahman Swaray, entrusted with the position of Minister of Employment, Labour, and Social Security.
The full list of approved nominees is as follows:
- Mr. Chernor A. Bah - Minister of Information and Civic Education
- Mr. Gbessay Jusu Ngobeh - Resident Minister East
- Mr. Julius Daniel Mattai - Minister of Mines and Mineral Resources
- Ambassador Tamba John Sylvanus Lamina - Minister of Local Government and Community Affairs
- MS. Kenyeh Barllay - Minister of Planning and Economic Development
- Mohamed Rahman Swaray - Minister of Employment, Labour, and Social Security
- Mr. Conrad Sackey - Minister of Basic and Senior Secondary Education
- Dr. Turad Senesie - Minister of Lands and Country Planning
- Mr. Mohamed E. K. Alie - Resident Minister South
- Amara Brewah - Director General, National Telecommunications Authority (NATCA)
- Mrs. Augusta James Teima - Minister of Sports
- Mrs. Jeneba J. Bangura - Deputy Minister 1 – Ministry of Finance
- Mr. Alpha Sesay Esq - Deputy Minister of Justice
- Mr. Sarjoh Aziz Kamara - Deputy Minister of Higher and Technical Education
- Madam Fatmata Wurie - Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry
- Mr. Bockarie Kaloko - Deputy Minister 2, Ministry of Finance
- Mr. Brima Swarray - Commissioner General, National Revenue Authority (NRA)
- Mr. Philip Tetema Tondoneh - Deputy Minister of Public Administration and Political Affairs
- Dr. Denis Moinina Sandy - Minister of Works and Public Assets
- Dr. Isata Mahoi - Minister of Gender and Children’s Affairs
- Dr. Jalikatu Mustapha - Deputy Minister 2 – Ministry of Health
- Francis Ben Kaifala Esq. - Commissioner, Anti-Corruption Commission
- Madam Salamatu Bah Esq. - Minister of Communications, Technology, and Innovation
- Mr. Keketoma Sandy Esq. - Deputy Minister of Information and Civic Education
- Dr. Prince Alex Harding - Commissioner/Chairman (Cabinet Rank) – National Commission for Privatization (NCP)
- Ambassador Ernest Mbaimba Ndomahina - Commissioner – National Commission for Social Action
- Mr. Abu Abu Koroma - Resident Minister North
- Ing. Francis Alphan Kallon - Deputy Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation
- Mr. Patrick Gibrilla - Deputy Minister of Youth Affairs
With this approval, the nation anticipates progress and effective governance from the appointed individuals as they take on their responsibilities.