Sierra Leone and Egypt have signed a landmark agreement to bolster Sierra Leone’s public service sector.

The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed in Cairo by Amara Kallon, Sierra Leone’s Minister of Public Administration and Political Affairs, and Prof. Dr. Saleh El Sheikh, head of Egypt’s Central Agency for Organization and Administration (CAOA). Witnessing the signing was Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly.

This MOU marks a significant step forward in strengthening bilateral ties between the two African nations. Under the agreement, Egypt will offer crucial support to Sierra Leone’s efforts to modernize and enhance the performance of its public service sector.

Prime Minister Madbouly emphasized Egypt’s commitment to fostering closer collaboration with Sierra Leone across various domains. He pledged Egypt’s full support to Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Public Administration and Political Affairs in its reform endeavors.

Minister Kallon reciprocated, highlighting Sierra Leone’s unwavering dedication to improving workforce efficiency. He expressed his belief that the MOU will be instrumental in achieving this goal.

The agreement underscores a shared vision for bolstering bilateral relations. A key aspect of the MOU involves leveraging Egypt’s expertise in restructuring government institutions for the benefit of Sierra Leone.

Egypt will also provide technical assistance to Sierra Leone in developing new legislation for its public service sector. The collaboration extends to the creation of a training plan for employees across various ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) in Sierra Leone. Additionally, the MOU paves the way for knowledge exchange in the field of technology.

Minister Kallon expressed his gratitude for the warm hospitality extended by Egypt. He emphasized the depth of the existing ties between the two countries, highlighting how the agreement strengthens their shared commitment to promoting African heritage.

He commended Egypt’s remarkable advancements, particularly the development of the New Administrative Capital. Minister Kallon concluded by expressing his belief that this collaboration will serve as a model for future cooperation between African nations.

This MOU signifies a promising step towards a more efficient and modernized public service sector in Sierra Leone, facilitated by valuable support from Egypt. The agreement has the potential to pave the way for a more prosperous future for both nations.