President Julius Maada Bio confirmed today that Dr. Emmanuel Gaima has officially assumed the position of Secretary to the President. At a solemn ceremony held at the State Lodge, Dr. Gaima took the Oath of Office, marking the beginning of his tenure in this pivotal role within the presidency.

During the ceremony, President Bio highlighted Dr. Gaima’s extensive expertise in governance, expressing his confidence in Gaima’s ability to meet the demands of his new position. “You come to the job with extensive expertise on matters of governance. I am confident that you will bring that to bear on the tasks and demands of your new role,” President Bio stated, underscoring the importance of Gaima’s appointment to his administration’s ongoing efforts to enhance governance and public administration.

Dr. Gaima, a seasoned expert in governance, brings a wealth of experience to his new role. His appointment is expected to bolster the administrative capabilities of the presidency, ensuring efficient and effective governance. Gaima’s previous roles and contributions have earned him a reputation as a dedicated public servant committed to advancing good governance practices.

In his address, President Bio also took the opportunity to extend his gratitude to the outgoing Secretary to the President, Dr. Julius F. Sandy. Acknowledging Dr. Sandy’s years of invaluable service and support to the presidency, President Bio expressed his best wishes for Sandy’s future endeavors. “I also want to thank the outgoing Secretary to the President, Dr. Julius F. Sandy, for his years of invaluable service and support to the presidency. I wish him well in his new assignment as our country’s high commissioner to the Federal Republic of Nigeria,” President Bio remarked.

Dr. Sandy’s new role as high commissioner to Nigeria signifies a continued commitment to strengthening Sierra Leone’s diplomatic relations with one of its key regional partners. His diplomatic experience and knowledge of governance will be instrumental in fostering closer ties between Sierra Leone and Nigeria.