Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio has appointed Jasper Patrick Sembie as the Chief Operations Officer-Directorate of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI).
The appointment letter reads; “I write to inform you that it has pleased His Excellency the President, Brig. (Rtd.) Julius Maada Bio to appoint you as Chief Operations Officer, Directorate of Science, Technology & Innovation.
“The Terms and Conditions of Service in respect of your appointment will be communicated to you in due course.
“I am to congratulate you on your appointment and to wish you success in this assignment.
“Your appointment will take effect from the date you report for duty.
“Please indicate in writing your acceptance or otherwise of the offer.”
Before his appointment, Sembie was serving as the Head of Finance and Operations at DSTI where he leads in grant management, financial management and general administration.
With his appointment, Patrick Sembie will work with Abdul Malik Tejan-Sie who was recently appointed DSTI Director.
The DSTI is the science, technology and innovation arm under the office of the President which functions to help the Government of Sierra Leone to deliver on its national development plan effectively and efficiently; and to help transform Sierra Leone into an innovation and entrepreneurship hub.
Congratulations Mr. Jasper Patrick Sembie on your well-earned promotion.
To whom much is given, much is expected. With God by your side you will not misplace the confidence entrusted in you. KEEP FLYING HIGHER Mr Sembie, and make us all proud.