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The Minister of Public Administration and Political Affairs, Hon. Amara Kallon, has said that the Government of Sierra Leone is advancing reforms aimed at building a more professional, coordinated and responsive public service.
Speaking at the government’s weekly press conference at the Miatta Civic Centre in Freetown on Tuesday, 5 August 2026, Kallon said the reforms focus on institutional restructuring, continuous professional training, improved coordination among public institutions and enhanced welfare for public servants.
He noted that public servants are central to the delivery of essential services, including healthcare, education, engineering, security and administration, and called for greater recognition of their contribution to national development.
“We need to recognise and celebrate public servants because everything that government does depends on the work they provide to our institutions and citizens,” he said.
The minister explained that the proposed reforms are intended to clarify the roles and responsibilities of personnel across the public service, from junior officers to Permanent Secretaries and Ministers. He added that the reforms also seek to strengthen reporting systems and coordination among ministries, departments, agencies and commissions.
According to Kallon, the Public Service Commission is expected to assume a stronger coordinating role under the proposed Public Service Bill and Act, with the aim of improving efficiency and coherence across government institutions.
He further announced plans to strengthen the Public Service Academy as a centre for continuous professional development, stressing that regular training is necessary to help public servants adapt to rapid technological and institutional changes.
Kallon said developments in areas such as artificial intelligence make ongoing capacity building increasingly important for maintaining competence and effectiveness within the public service.
On public servants’ welfare, the minister disclosed that government is exploring partnerships and financing arrangements to provide affordable housing opportunities. He said the proposed scheme would consider the salary levels and contribution capacity of public servants through deductions at source.
“If we want people to work effectively and deliver, we must also create the conditions that enable them to perform their duties well,” he said.
The minister emphasised that improving the working and living conditions of public servants is essential for better performance, accountability and service delivery.
He added that the ongoing reform process will involve consultations with stakeholders across sectors and institutions to ensure that their views are reflected in the final framework.
Kallon said the reforms are ultimately designed to create a public service that is more coordinated, professional and capable of delivering quality services to citizens.
