President Julius Maada Bio has granted approval for the promotion of eight senior officers within the Sierra Leone Armed Forces. Notably, seven of these officers have been elevated to the prestigious rank of Brigadier-General.

The official letter conveying the president’s approval outlines the proposed promotions and appointments for each officer, demonstrating the government’s commitment to strengthening and recognizing leadership within the armed forces.

The list of officers and their proposed promotions and appointments is as follows:

SL 646 Colonel Alimamy O. Koroma – Proposed Promotion: Brigadier General, Proposed Appointment: Commander 2 Infantry Brigade

SL 738 Colonel Albert Jusu – Proposed Promotion: Brigadier, Proposed Appointment: Commander 3 Infantry Brigade

SL 735 Colonel Kemoh T. Sesay – Proposed Promotion: Brigadier General, Proposed Appointment: Commander 4 Infantry Brigade

SL 667 Colonel George M. Bangura – Proposed Promotion: Brigadier General, Proposed Appointment: Commander 5 Infantry Brigade

SL 733 Colonel Sahr DT Ngaujah – Proposed Promotion: Brigadier General, Proposed Appointment: Commandant, Horton Command and Staff College

SL 665 Colonel Mohamed Fofana – Proposed Promotion: Brigadier General, Proposed Appointment: Chief of Staff HQ-JFC

SL 745 Gp Captain Hassan S. Coomber – Proposed Promotion: Air Commodore, Proposed Appointment: Chief of Air Staff

SL 757 Colonel Sheik S. Massaquoi – Proposed Promotion: Brigadier General, Proposed Appointment: ACDS, Support and Logistics