Information Minister Chernor Bah Engages GOAL Delegation on Youth Civic Participation
Alusine Ahmed Kargbo Minister of Information and Civic Education Chernor Bah has held discussions with a 10-member delegation from GOAL on ways to strengthen youth civic participation and promote global citizenship in Sierra Leone.
The delegation, comprising representatives from GOAL Sierra Leone, Ireland and its headquarters, visited the Minister at his office to discuss the organisation’s youth programmes and opportunities for collaboration with the Ministry.
During the meeting, Minister Bah welcomed GOAL’s continued work in promoting civic education and youth development. He expressed the Ministry’s readiness to support initiatives that encourage young people to become informed, responsible and active citizens.
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He also highlighted opportunities to establish platforms where young people can engage in civic discussions, exchange ideas and contribute to national conversations on peace, unity and development.
The delegation also introduced the NextGen Youth Programme, a youth-led initiative established in 2020 and implemented across 10 countries.
GOAL representative Mohamed Eisa explained that the programme brings young people from different parts of the world together to improve their understanding of global citizenship, strengthen civic engagement and encourage participation in addressing societal challenges.
He said the delegation considered it important to meet Minister Bah because of his background and experience in civic engagement and public participation.
GOAL Director Timothy Sam highlighted the organisation’s longstanding partnership with the Ministry, particularly its support for civic education initiatives. He also noted that promoting global citizenship remains a key part of GOAL’s youth programmes.
The engagement provided an opportunity for the Ministry and GOAL to discuss areas of mutual interest, particularly expanding youth involvement in civic activities and encouraging young people to contribute to Sierra Leone’s development.