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The Director General of the National Social Protection Authority (NSPA), Mr. Abu Bockarie Kokofele, on Tuesday, 6th December, 2026, formally bid farewell to the Commissioner of the National Commission for Social Action (NaCSA), Ambassador Ernest Mbaimba Ndomahina, marking the end of a five-month period during which NaCSA hosted and supported the newly established Authority.
The farewell meeting took place in Freetown and underscored the collaborative relationship between the two institutions, aimed at strengthening Sierra Leone’s social protection system. During the period, NaCSA provided NSPA with office space, furniture, and strategic and technical support to help build its institutional capacity.
Speaking at the event, Mr. Kokofele expressed appreciation to NaCSA’s leadership and staff for what he described as generous and timely support. He said the assistance demonstrated the importance of cooperation among institutions working to protect vulnerable populations.
“This is an indication that the social protection space is healthy,” Mr. Kokofele said, noting that unity and collaboration among actors are essential for strengthening national systems.
The Director General reaffirmed NSPA’s commitment to working closely with all social protection stakeholders, including government agencies, donor partners, civil society organizations, and development institutions. He announced that NSPA has relocated to its new office at 12 Regent Road in Freetown and invited partners to engage directly with the Authority.
“We are open to working with like minds to strengthen social protection interventions across the country,” Mr. Kokofele said. “This cannot be achieved in isolation—we need your support; financial, technical, and other means necessary.”
In his goodwill message, Ambassador Ndomahina assured NSPA of NaCSA’s continued collaboration, despite the Authority’s transition to its own premises. He acknowledged the challenges facing NSPA, particularly in relation to office infrastructure and funding, but pledged that NaCSA would remain a partner in mobilizing donor support.
“Collaboration and meetings with donor partners will continue,” Ambassador Ndomahina said, adding that the commitment of President Dr. Julius Maada Bio remains firm in ensuring that social protection services are sustained and effective across the country.
The event notably reflects the role of institutional partnerships in advancing social protection and national development. By supporting NSPA, Ambassador Ndomahina said, development partners contribute directly to safeguarding livelihoods, promoting equity, and strengthening service delivery for vulnerable citizens.
As NSPA begins operations from its new office, Mr. Kokofele called on donor partners, international agencies, and local institutions to support the Authority’s mandate, emphasizing that a resilient social protection system can only be achieved through collective effort.
