The Ministry of Information and Civic Education (MoICE) has concluded its Civic Day Series in Makeni, which was held September 15 to 16th at the Fatima Hall, UNIMAK Campus.

The two-day event brought together young leaders, students, community representatives, and government officials for dialogue, cultural showcases, and civic engagement activities. Discussions focused on youth-led civic responsibility, participatory governance, and active citizenship.

Minister of Information and Civic Education, Chernor Bah, during the engagement emphasized that civic responsibility extends beyond political engagement.

“Civic duty is not only about voting. It is also about how we treat one another, how we protect public spaces, and how we contribute positively to our communities,” Bah said.

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Speaking at the event, Deputy Minister of Youth Affairs, Patrick Gibrilla, commended the energy and commitment of the young participants. He praised them for embracing civic duty and highlighted the leadership opportunities President Julius Maada Bio has extended to young Sierra Leoneans.

“The President has set a bold example by entrusting young people with leadership roles. Your active participation today shows that the future of Sierra Leone is in capable hands,” Gibrilla stated.

The Civic Day Series is part of MoICE’s wider strategy to promote civic education, social accountability, and peacebuilding. Through panel discussions and interactive sessions, participants reflected on their role in shaping a society grounded in patriotism, mutual respect, and collective responsibility.

Also, Citizens raised questions, concerns, and recommendations and Young participants expressed gratitude to MoICE for bringing the series to their city and pledged to champion civic values in their schools, neighborhoods, and youth organizations.

However, they appealed for urgent road construction leading to the government hospital to save lives and requested President Bio’s intervention in resolving the issue concerning former President Ernest Bai Koroma.

Finally, With the conclusion of the Makeni Civic Day Series, MoICE reaffirmed its commitment to expanding the program across Sierra Leone, ensuring every district has the opportunity to participate in civic learning and dialogue.