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The President of Sierra Leone, Dr. Julius Maada Bio, has addressed public concerns regarding his frequent international travels, asserting that those trips are vital for securing developmental opportunities and enhancing Sierra Leone’s global image.
Following his recent election as Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), President Bio emphasized the progress the nation has made in reshaping its reputation from one associated with conflict and corruption to a country of respect and potential.
In his statement, President Bio remarked, “The name and image of Sierra Leone has earned respect,” highlighting the shift in perceptions about the country.
He acknowledged the historical challenges Sierra Leone faced, including war and the Ebola outbreak, but stressed that significant strides have been made to change those narratives.
The President called on all citizens to contribute to earning respect for the nation, stating, “It takes respect for your community member to give you a leadership role.” He expressed optimism about using his new leadership position in ECOWAS as a platform to further improve Sierra Leone’s standing in West Africa.
Addressing criticisms of his travel schedule, President Bio explained, “People often lament over my frequent travel, but they should know that I need to go in search of opportunities.” He specifically referenced his absence on June 23, 2025, which was due to an important appointment related to health initiatives.
“Sierra Leone is leading the chart in immunization and vaccination,” he noted, revealing that the Alliance for Vaccine group is advocating for more vaccine support for the country.
The President urged the public to understand that his travels are not for leisure but are essential for promoting Sierra Leone’s interests abroad. “As President, you automatically become the chief diplomat, with the responsibility of selling the image of your country,” he said.
President Bio concluded by reaffirming his dedication to advancing Sierra Leone’s development and urged citizens to support ongoing efforts to enhance the nation’s global reputation.
With all the cleaning of the country image yet sierra Leone is known as a hub for cocaine and, Kush trafficking. You need to address that issues very urgently.
May the Lord God always grant you safe trip in air, land and water. HE Bio, you are covered in the precious blood of Jesus Christ. No harm will befall you sir. You are always in my secret prayers. Though I have never met with you physically.
May the Lord God be with you always as you are giving a face lift to Sierra Leone image.
Thank you Mr.President. Sierra Leone will surely be developed.
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One bad thing about this country is that,every President elected may want to try his level best but the cabinet ministers will always try to put or turn down the effort of them. For the betterment of Mama Solone every minister appointed must perform according to what he/ she has been appointed for, but if they under perform, they should be replace immediately before things get worst
Who’s fooling who?
Internationally Sierra Leone is only known as a hub for drugs trafficking and corruption
But yet still we have secure a seat in the united nations council since in the history of this country.
Secondly this is the second time sierra Leone producing an ECOWAS chairman
Since siaka Steven regime.
But the problem is that some of you are not patriotic citizen you are only interested in politic for your own selfish interest since the batton is not on your side you can even turn white to black to satisfy your interest but these country will surely develop in Jesus name, no matter what.
Lamin Conteh your reasoning is completely flawed. You give the impression that H E president Bio is forcing people to take drugs. 90% of drug addicts in Sierra Leone are overgrown adults capable of making informed choices and decisions. Besides, Sierra Leoneans in the diaspora are not helping the situation. They are busy exporting kush making materials and other dangerous drugs to the country, and you want to blame the president for that.
Please try to be honest and reasonable with yourself.
What president bio is doing is good but i believe the fame of a nation depends to the economic improvement of that country not travelling one place to the other without economic improvement. Let’s work together as a nation to build up our nation not by going from one place to the other self discipline and self reliant is a key
That’s true
Begger begger economy, said by who?
Can’t African politicians learn from Gadaffi, Magufuli and quite recently Ibrahim Traore.
You can never develop by begging.
Moving around to go look for opportunities when you have a lot in your country.
Again travelling to clear image in the midst of drugs, corruption, blackout, poverty.
People still dae fet for dem failures ya called apc n slpp.
Sure, you need to travel.
Please let’s join hands to develop our nation,those involved in drug abuse try to refrain from that.
Magburaka.
These are the reasons why Sierra Leone president is traveling frequently: He is the top drugs courier for his fake son in law, Taking Sierra Leone Gold and blood diamonds for sale, trying to find how to invest or stores the stolen money overseas after power, and still finding a safe country to hide after power left him. For all the above reasons lead him to spend money on buying chairman position from the ECOWAS corrupted head of state’s. But time will tell very soon. As far as I’m concerned it’s not a criticism towards him because he’s not the first to do such foolish mistakes, he is just following the history lines since 1961 to date. My advice is; develop your country and leave a good name and a great country the whole world will live to talk and copy from. Because all the investments he and his wife doing offshore will be useless and a loss for Sierra Leone and it people. So please think and grow rich with your citizens and your country as well ✌🏾♥️🙌🏾✅