President Bio Makes Five New Appointments to Key Public Positions
Alusine Ahmed Kargbo President Julius Maada Bio has announced five appointments to key public positions in Sierra Leone, including leadership roles in the justice, social protection and telecommunications sectors.
The appointments were made public in a notice issued by the Office of the President at State House on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. Some of the appointments are subject to parliamentary approval, where applicable.
Among those appointed is Ahmed James Maxwell Bockarie, Esq., who has been named Director of Public Prosecutions, a position responsible for overseeing public criminal prosecutions.
Edward Sheku Koroma has been appointed Director General of the National Social Protection Authority, which plays a role in coordinating social protection programmes for vulnerable groups.
Joseph Ben Keifala has also been appointed Executive Chairman and Ambassador-at-Large for Remembrance and Memorialization.
In the telecommunications sector, Ramatulai Korugbonda has been named a Board Member of the National Telecommunications Authority (NaTCA).
Meanwhile, Gassimu Mallah has been appointed to serve as a Board Member of the Sierra Leone National Shipping Agency (SLNSA).
The appointments span several important public institutions and come as the government moves to fill positions across different sectors of national administration.
The notice was signed by Barba B. Fortune, Secretary to the President, and issued under the authority of the Office of the President.
