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The First Lady of Sierra Leone, Fatima Maada Bio, and President of OAFLAD, is set to appear live on CNN’s flagship program, The Lead with Jake Tapper.
The appearance marks a significant moment in her ongoing international campaign to protect the rights of young girls.
During the interview with host Jake Tapper, the conversation will focus on her continued global advocacy to end child marriage.
She says she will also emphasize the critical importance of promoting the protection and education of girls as a cornerstone for national and regional development.
The CNN feature follows Dr. Fatima Maada Bio’s recent high-profile engagement at the Columbia University School of International and Public Affairs in New York City. These back-to-back appearances in the United States underscore her commitment to using global platforms to amplify Sierra Leone’s progress in gender rights.
“I look forward to further amplifying the voice of Sierra Leone and strengthening our collective commitment to ensuring that every girl has the opportunity to grow, learn, and thrive free from child marriage,” the First Lady stated regarding her upcoming broadcast.
As the President of the Organization of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD), Dr. Bio has been a vocal proponent of legislative and social reforms to safeguard minors. Her appearance on The Lead is anticipated to draw international attention.
