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In Sierra Leone, the promise of government officials to uplift society often falls short, leaving the nation lagging behind in progress. The shortcomings in crucial sectors such as healthcare, tourism, and infrastructure paint a clear and disheartening picture.
Despite the Health Ministry’s mandate to provide quality healthcare for all, it is disheartening to see top officials seeking medical treatment abroad, revealing a troubling disconnect with the very system they are tasked to oversee. Similarly, the Ministry of Tourism struggles with run-down facilities, a clear contrast to its mission of showcasing the rich cultural and natural wonders of Sierra Leone.
The state of infrastructure, as evidenced by the crumbling roads leading to Parliament, serves as a glaring symbol of neglect that pervades the entire nation.
The local saying “Yu get 4leng den all tem u go lef u Kompin 4leng man to dentist” serves as a poignant reminder for officials to address internal deficiencies before pointing fingers at others. It is paradoxical that the institution responsible for enacting laws, including those pertaining to infrastructure development, operates in such deplorable conditions. It’s like trying to build a house on a shaky foundation.
Recognizing and confronting these issues is imperative for progress, urging officials to prioritize the nation’s well-being, transparency, and accountability over personal interests.
The governance failures extend beyond ministries, with officials opting for private services and foreign investments at the expense of national development. This systemic issue requires a holistic approach to reform that encompasses all sectors of society, not just the government. Despite the challenges, there is hope for a better future through collective determination and divine guidance, underscoring the urgent need for comprehensive restructuring across all levels of governance in Sierra Leone.
This is some semblance of truth that our health sector lacks some development whilst we shouldn’t take our eyes on wrongful acts of destructions perpetratd by your so-called friends ( opposition). The main problem is instead of thinking new projects we are always revisiting old projects been destroyed by violence protestester who had vowed retrogression . Much efforts has been done to uplift our health sector compared to the past, see the 34 Military Hospital, The state of Art hospital at kerry town, The hundred Beds Hospital in Jojoima , The kono Govt hospital etc. Had it been that the past Govt was serious they should have given all we need as we were the fastest growing econom. And deceitful EBK would have seek health serves out othe country.
Let’s stop politics after Elections and blend efforts for development. We all cannot be in charge together therefore we need each other to help develop SALONE.