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The Minister of Information and Civic Education, Chernor Bah, has convened a strategic leadership meeting with the six agencies under the Ministry to strengthen coordination, review institutional progress, and address key challenges affecting the information sector.
The meeting brought together leadership from the Sierra Leone News Agency (SLENA), Right to Access Information Commission (RAIC), Sierra Leone Broadcasting Corporation (SLBC), Government Printing Department (GPD), National Commission for Civic Education and Development (NACCED), and Independent Media Commission (IMC).
In his opening remarks, Permanent Secretary Kamara described the engagement as a strategic “one family” meeting, emphasising the importance of collaboration and collective responsibility between the Ministry and its agencies. He noted that the Ministry’s structure has expanded and strengthened, creating greater opportunities for the agencies to support one another and work collectively towards achieving the Ministry’s mandate.
He proposed that the leadership meeting be held every two weeks to enhance regular coordination, accountability, information sharing, and follow-up on issues requiring collective action.
The six agencies subsequently presented updates on their respective programmes, activities, achievements, challenges, and priorities.
Chairman Joseph Kapuwa of the Independent Media Commission reported on the ongoing review of the Commission’s Act and regulations, media monitoring activities, complaints involving media houses, and the need to strengthen the regulation of the rapidly evolving new media environment.
Director-General Josephine Kamara of the Sierra Leone Broadcasting Corporation provided updates on infrastructure rehabilitation, coverage of major national events, revenue-generation initiatives, partnerships, website development, and plans to restore Channel 27 as an entertainment platform.
In his closing remarks, Minister Bah thanked the heads and representatives of all six agencies for honouring the invitation and actively participating in the strategic engagement.
He commended the leadership and staff of the agencies for their continued efforts to strengthen their respective institutions and contribute to the Ministry’s broader mandate.
