The Commissioner for the National Commission for Social Action (NaCSA) has honoured mayors and district chairpersons in the South-eastern regions at the Kenema City hall in Kenema City.

The Commissioner presented the traditional symbol of honour and respect to all heads of councils in recognising their effort in serving the nation.

‘’I am aware of the long-cherished relationships between the Commission and the local councils. As a Commission, we do not work in isolation, to successfully implement our programmes, the councils are critical throughout the project implementation stages. This token and symbol of honour is to officially inform you that we are ready to nourish our partnerships.’’ Amb. Ndomahina Noted.

It was noted that similar engagement have be effected in the north-west via a regional workshop on ‘’Building the Capacity of Local Councils and Identifying Their Roles and Responsibilities in Implementing Social Protection Programmes.’’ Having engaged Mayors, Chairpersons, Chief Administrators and other management staff of city and district councils in the North and Northwest, NaCSA has commenced the capacity-building workshop of councils in the Southern and Eastern provinces.

Thomas Karimu Biao, the host mayor welcomed the Commissioner of NaCSA, the Honourable Minister of Local Government and Community Affairs, Mayors, chairpersons and chief administrators of various city councils. ‘’Kenema remains very peaceful and be rest assured that your safety is guaranteed. As a council, we have received enormous support from NaCSA including the cash transfer interventions but we yearn for more. I am certain that devoid of existing challenges, we will surely deliver on our mandates as councils and as a government.’’ He noted.

The Chairpersons and Mayors of various city and district councils applauded the Commissioner of NaCSA, Ambassador Ernest Mbaimba Ndomahina for his demonstrated love, respect and honour for Mayors and Chairpersons and his continued contribution in national development.