Minister of Youth Affairs - Sierra Leone

I departed Samoa today for the state of Iowa in the United States to attend the World Food Prize. Our focus on delivering on Feed Salone has attracted credible partners and support from multilateral institutions. We are committed to ensuring that we Feed Salone.

This evening, I announced that in line with the decennial census calendar, my government will conduct a nationwide Population and Housing Census from 2nd to 15th December 2025. I urge all our partners and inhabitants of Sierra Leone to support the forthcoming decennial census.

This below is my Peace message from Sierra Leone to the Peace Concert organised at the UN headquarters at the conclusion of Sierra Leone's August 2024 Presidency of the UN Security Council.

80% of the papers in today's cabinet were presented by women. The cabinet today was also nearly gender balanced (46% women ministers), affirming my government's commitment to women's empowerment. The energy reverberating in the room was amplified by the fact that 25% of today's cabinet are below age 40. This is the most diverse and inclusive cabinet ever, and we are poised to drive impactful change for a better Sierra Leone.

Today, I joined the leadership of our great SLPP to bid farewell to Dr. S. U. M. Jah. He dedicated his life to serving humanity as a medical practitioner and in many roles as a public servant at the highest levels of government. Dr. Jah both inspired and touched so many lives. He was a role model in his commitment to Bo School and OBBA. He will be sorely missed but always fondly remembered. My profound condolences go to the Jah family. Thank you for letting us share the virtues, life, and services of Dr. Jah. May Allah forgive his sins and grant his soul eternal rest in peace.

At the town hall today, I am very excited that I spoke from the heart in Krio, to Sierra Leoneans from all walks of life. During our fambul tok (family talk), I outlined the great progress we have made on our Big Five Agenda and throughout the previous five We spoke about the premier pride of place and respectability that Sierra Leone holds in the international community in Africa and at the global United Nations These frank conversations with citizens enrich our democracy and show our dedication to open and transparent government. This interaction also demonstrates that people and their well-being and livelihoods are at the centre of our policies. We will continue to engage our citizens as we work to Feed Salone and meet the bold and ambitious agenda we have set ourselves in transforming this land that we love.

During my engagements with our development partners at State House, today, I affirmed my government’s commitment to development initiatives that will positively transform the lives of Sierra Leoneans. I shared Sierra Leone’s core aspirations as we assume our seat in the United Security Council. We believe that these sincere dialogues foster a shared understanding of our common interests and goals as friends.