Hundreds of women have converged at State House to show appreciation to the President of Sierra Leone, Julius Maada Bio for the 30% quota given to women in his administration.

Earlier today, in the nation’s Capital, Freetown, the women matched towards State House in a jubilant mood. The match was also classed as a climax of the International Women’s Day celebration.

According to reports, the women matched to the State House to thank President Bio for the 30% quota given to women in his government.

This is the first time in Sierra Leone’s history that women are allowed to hold key decision-making positions in all sectors of governance and the public-private partnership.

The move to foster women’s participation in politics has been seen widely commended by national and international bodies.