The Director General of the National Civil Registration Authority (NCRA), Mohamed Mubashir Massaquoi, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ensuring that every Sierra Leonean is properly documented, pledging that “no Sierra Leonean will be left behind” as the country moves toward a fully inclusive national civil registration system.

Massaquoi made the statement in a New Year message issued on behalf of the leadership and staff of the NCRA, outlining the Authority’s priorities for 2026 and its role in strengthening national identity management.

In the message, the NCRA Director General expressed appreciation to President Dr. Julius Maada Bio for entrusting the Authority with what he described as one of the government’s most important governance responsibilities – civil registration and identity management.

He said the mandate aligns with the President’s “Big Five” Game Changers agenda, which places strong emphasis on governance reforms and social inclusion.

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“As the first light of 2026 dawns on our beloved nation, I am filled with profound gratitude,” Massaquoi said, noting that the confidence reposed in the NCRA leadership has strengthened the Authority’s resolve to deliver reforms that benefit all citizens.

He praised NCRA staff across the country for their continued efforts, particularly those working in difficult field conditions to record births, deaths, marriages and other vital events. According to Massaquoi, their work forms the foundation of public trust between the State and citizens.

“You are the quiet architects of trust between the State and its people,” he said, adding that accurate civil records are essential for good governance, social protection and national development planning.

Massaquoi also commended citizens and residents who continue to engage with the Authority, acknowledging challenges such as long distances to registration centres and occasional system delays. He described public cooperation as a key driver of ongoing reforms and assured that the NCRA is working to improve service delivery nationwide.

He emphasized that a strong and reliable civil registration system is critical to electoral integrity, justice administration, targeted social programmes and economic inclusion. According to him, national documentation enables citizens to access their rights and participate fully in national development.

Looking ahead to 2026, Massaquoi said the NCRA will focus on improving efficiency, expanding access to services in remote communities, strengthening digital systems and maintaining high standards of institutional integrity. He described full national documentation as the foundation of a modern and equitable Sierra Leone.

“With our national mandate, we will build on the momentum,” he said. “We will move closer to our shared dream: a Sierra Leone where every life is counted and no one is left behind.”

He concluded by wishing Sierra Leoneans peace, good health and progress in the year ahead, reiterating his commitment to building a civil registration system that recognizes and values every citizen.

“May every Sierra Leonean feel seen, counted and valued,” Massaquoi said. “Together, we will build a dignified, well-documented Sierra Leone.”