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Meet our personality of the week, Ahmed G. Kallon.
Ahmed G. Kallon is the current commissioner for the Right to Access Information Commission (RAIC) in the eastern region.
Mr. Kallon who worked for the state radio and television, the then Sierra Leone Broadcasting Service, now cooperating for thirteen years (1994 -2005) in diverse capacities, is the founding manager of the Eastern Regional Community radio, the Eastern Community Radio FM 101.9 Kenema, 96.5 Kono and 89.7 Kailahun operating from Daru Jawei Chiefdom.
Ahmed G. Kallon has been known to describe himself as an “eastern regional property” due to his employment by the people of the eastern region.
While serving as the manager of the Eastern Community Radio FM 101.9 at the regional headquarters of Kenema, Ahmed G. Kallon strived hard to establish the Kono district branch at the district headquarters town of Koidu and lately the Kailahun district branch of this regional community radio in Daru. He has made it his mission to be available to serve them whenever they need him. This phrase is a testament to his dedication and commitment to his work, and it reflects his deep sense of responsibility towards the people he serves.
As a policy, Kallon prioritized education for all ages and more particularly for the girl children through a popular educational program called “The Great Teacher” among others.
Women’s promotional program like the “2Fambul Tok” was specially designed to promote female voices on diverse developmental issues including governance among others.
In October 2022, Ahmed G. Kallon, the Commissioner for the RAIC, was commended by Hon. Josephine Mackieu, Hon. Bernadette Wuyatta Songa, and Hon. Francis Amara Kaisamba among others in parliament for his efforts in promoting women, particularly in governance. They acknowledged that his work has led to an increase in the number of female members in the Sierra Leone parliament.
During the 2021-2022 Premier League competitions, Ahmed G. Kallon served as the caretaker team chairman for the Kamboi Eagles Football Club, which is part of the Kenema district Premier League. He was responsible for addressing the challenges faced by the team until the successful conclusion of the league.
Ahmed G. Kallon is the current Commissioner of the RAIC, eastern region, who has created an admirable visibility for the commission due to his background as a professional journalist for over thirty years.
