The Former President of the Republic of Sierra Leonea, Dr Ernest Bai Koroma has sent a warm congratulatory independence message to all Sierra Leoneans marking the 62nd independence anniversary.

In his message, the former President maintained that, peace has to be the driver in the nation and inspite all challenges, we may have to embrace ourselves as a nation.

Read full message below:

“Our country is built on strong foundations of hope, resilience, peace and freedom. Inspite of the current challenges we face, our faith in God/Allah means we will not despair.

Congratulations to all Sierra Leoneans for celebrating our nation’s 62nd independence anniversary”. He stated