Sierra Leone’s Minister of Information and Civic Education, Chernor Bah, and the newly appointed UN Resident Coordinator, Madam Seraphine Wakana, laid the groundwork for a fruitful partnership aimed at propelling the country’s development agenda in a productive meeting on Friday.

Their discussions centered around the ongoing UN Sierra Leone Cooperation Framework (2025-2030), highlighting key areas of collaboration like national cohesion, partnership building, robust policy frameworks, and capacity building initiatives.

Minister Bah and Madam Wakana delved into a wide range of crucial development issues, including public information dissemination, civic education programs, data protection policies, and fostering peace and social harmony within the nation.

“Delighted to meet with Minister Bah,” Madam Wakana stated after the meeting. “We focused on crucial topics like social cohesion, capacity building for a professional ecosystem and policy framework development, countering fake news, and adopting a bottom-up communication approach.”

Minister Bah echoed this sentiment, expressing his enthusiasm for their future collaboration. “Thank you, Your Excellency,” he wrote. “I eagerly anticipate a productive partnership with you and your team as we strive to realize President Bio’s vision for a peaceful, inclusive, and fact-based Sierra Leone. Your support is deeply appreciated.”

This meeting marks a significant step forward in the collaboration between Sierra Leone and the UN, paving the way for a future built on shared goals and unwavering commitment to progress and prosperity. With Minister Bah’s dedication and Madam Wakana’s extensive experience, their partnership promises to bring positive change to Sierra Leone in the years to come.