President Bio has appointed Henry Mustapha Sheku as the deputy commissioner of the National commission for Children which is subject to the approval of the parliament of Sierra Leone.

Sheku is instructed to contact the clerk of parliament for an arrangement of a meeting with the committee on appointment and the public service of parliament to consider his appointment.

I have the honour to inform you that in accordance with Section 13 (1) of the Child Rights Act, 2007, it has pleased His Excellency the President, Brig. (Rtd.) Julius Maada Bio to appoint you as Deputy Commissioner, National Commissioner for Children, subject to the approval of Parliament..

You are kindly advised to contact the Clerk of Parliament who will arrange a meeting with the Committee on Appointments and the Public Service of Parliament to consider your appointment.

Following approval by Parliament, further details, including the Terms and Conditions of your appointment will be communicated to you.”