ECOWAS Delegation Briefs MoPED on Yenga Border Assessment Mission

An ECOWAS delegation on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, visited the Ministry of Planning and Economic Development (MoPED) to brief officials on its recent assessment mission to Yenga.

The visit formed part of ongoing efforts to address the long-standing border dispute between Sierra Leone and Guinea.

The delegation was led by Dr. Odigie Brown, Program Officer for Mediation at the ECOWAS Commission, alongside Mr. John Azumah, ECOWAS Resident Representative. Their mission focused on fact-finding and consultations to support a peaceful settlement of the Yenga dispute.

During the Engagement the Minister of Planning and Economic Development, Madam Kenyeh Barlay, warmly welcomed the delegation and underscored President Bio’s unwavering commitment to regional cooperation, democracy, and peace.

The Minister commended ECOWAS’s role in promoting peace and security across the region, reaffirming Sierra Leone’s commitment to diplomatic dialogue and regional integration.

The Head of the Delegation, Dr. Odigie Brown emphasized on the need for impartiality, inclusivity, and independence in the assessment process.
Also, the briefing involved senior officials from MoPED, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Lands, the Office of National Security (ONS), and security agencies.

And the discussions provided historical, geographical, and economic perspectives on Yenga, with all parties emphasizing the importance of diplomatic dialogue and regional cooperation for a sustainable resolution.

Finally, at the end of the briefing, they all called for deeper collaboration and active participation to achieve the mission’s objectives.