Sierra Leone Parliament Approves Over 25 Presidential Nominees

On Thursday, July 27, 2023, the Sierra Leone Parliament approved nearly 30 presidential nominees

Their approval followed after the House debated the Second Report of the Committee on Appointments and the Public Service.

The debate which was chaired by the Majority Leader and Leader of Government Business, Honourable Mathew Sahr Nyuma approved 29 presidential nominees.

The Acting Speaker of Parliament, Honourable Sengepoh Thomas congratulated the new approved nominees while urging them to serve diligently.

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Some of the nominees approved included Chernor A. Bah, Minister of Information and Civic Education, Julius Daniel Mattai, Minister of Mines and Mineral Resources and Mohamed Rahman Swaray, Minister of Employment, Labour and Social Security.

See the full list below:

Mr. Chernor A. Bah, Minister of Information and Civic Education
Mr. Gbessay Jusu Ngobeh, Resident Minister East
Mr. Julius Daniel Mattai, Minister of Mines and Mineral Resources
Ambassador Tamba John Sylvanus Lamina, Minister of Local Government and Community Affairs
MS. Kenyeh Barllay, Minister of Planning and Economic Development
Mohamed Rahman Swaray, Minister of Employment, Labour and Social Security
Mr. Conrad Sackey, Minister of Basic and Senior Secondary Education
Dr. Turad Senesie, Minister of Lands and Country Planning
Mr. Mohamed E. K. Alie, Resident Minister South
Amara Brewah, Director General, National Telecommunications Authority (NATCA)
Mrs. Augusta James Teima, Minister of Sports
Mrs. Jeneba J. Bangura, Deputy Minister 1 – Ministry of Finance
Mr. Alpha Sesay Esq, Deputy Minister of Justice
Mr. Sarjoh Aziz Kamara, Deputy Minister of Higher and Technical Education
Madam Fatmata Wurie, Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry
Mr. Bockarie Kaloko, Deputy Minister 2, Ministry of Finance
Mr. Brima Swarray, Commissioner General, National Revenue Authority (NRA)
Mr. Philip Tetema Tondoneh, Deputy Minister of Public Administration and Political Affairs
Dr. Denis Moinina Sandy, Minister of Works and Public Assets
Dr. Isata Mahoi, Minister of Gender and Children’s Affairs
Dr. Jalikatu Mustapha, Deputy Minister 2 – Ministry of Health
Francis Ben Kaifala Esq. Commissioner, Anti-Corruption Commission
Madam Salamatu Bah Esq. Minister of Communications, Technology and Innovation
Mr. Keketoma Sandy Esq. Deputy Minister of Information and Civic Education
Dr. Prince Alex Harding, Commissioner/Chairman (Cabinet Rank) – National Commission for Privatization (NCP)
Ambassador Ernest Mbaimba Ndomahina, Commissioner – National Commission for Social Action