His Excellency Dr. Julius Maada Bio has formally inaugurated the Nationwide Governing Council of the African Peer Assessment Mechanism (APRM) at State Home, reinforcing Sierra Leone’s dedication to good governance, transparency, and democratic accountability.
The inauguration marks a big milestone within the nation’s governance reform efforts and reaffirms Sierra Leone’s lively participation within the APRM, a Pan-African initiative devoted to selling self-assessment, institutional strengthening, and peer studying amongst African states.
In his remarks, the Minister of Public Administration and Political Affairs and APRM Nationwide Focal Level, Hon. Amara Kallon, emphasised the mechanism’s essential function in fostering democratic resilience, enhancing governance programs, and facilitating inclusive nationwide dialogue. He highlighted that the Council will oversee Sierra Leone’s second nation self-assessment and peer overview course of, guarantee broad-based stakeholder consultations, and help coverage measures that enhance authorities effectivity and public accountability.
Delivering his inaugural assertion, Professor Duramany Lakkoh, Chairperson of the APRM Nationwide Governing Council, outlined the Council’s core mandates. He additionally introduced that the Council will coordinate the third Excessive-Degree Discussion board on South-South and Triangular Cooperation for Sustainable Improvement, positioning Sierra Leone as a hub for peer studying and collaborative governance.
In his response, President Julius Maada Bio congratulated the newly appointed Council members and counseled their dedication and experience. He charged them to uphold the ideas of transparency, integrity, and inclusive governance as they lead Sierra Leone’s APRM efforts. The President reiterated the significance of robust management and institutional accountability, emphasizing the APRM’s function in making certain that governance buildings stay responsive, environment friendly, and citizen-centered.
With the institution of the APRM Nationwide Governing Council, Sierra Leone additional strengthens its dedication to democratic resilience, governance reforms, and regional cooperation,” President Bio acknowledged. “The APRM gives a useful framework for self-reflection, peer studying, and evidence-based policymaking—making certain that our nationwide governance buildings evolve to satisfy the aspirations of our folks.”
With this inauguration, Sierra Leone solidifies its function as an lively and forward-looking member of the African Peer Assessment Mechanism, aligning its nationwide governance practices with continental and worldwide democratic requirements.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of State Home Sierra Leone.
