Sierra Leone’s Vice President, His Excellency Dr Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh, met with staff from the Sierra Leone High Commission in Accra, Ghana, on Monday, January 5, in the Mission’s conference room. The visit brought together both diplomatic and non-diplomatic personnel, allowing for direct communication between the Vice President and the Sierra Leone delegation in the West African host country.
Dr Jalloh and his delegation were warmly welcomed by Charge d’Affaires, Mr. Aiah Edwin Mbawa, on behalf of High Commissioner His Excellency Mohamed Hassan Kaisamba and the Mission’s staff. Mr. Mbawa expressed gratitude that the Vice President took time out of his busy schedule to meet with Mission personnel and praised the decision to engage the team in person. He also reaffirmed the staff’s commitment to working hard to positively represent Sierra Leone and ensure the country’s flag is proudly displayed in Ghana.
Dr. Jalloh thanked the Mission’s staff for organizing the meeting on such short notice, and he emphasized the strategic importance of the Accra posting. He described Ghana as a transit and host country that requires ongoing attention, emphasizing the High Commission’s critical role in assisting Sierra Leoneans who travel to Ghana for medical treatment, education, and transit. He praised the Accra Mission for its outstanding assistance to these citizens, as well as its professionalism in carrying out its duties.
During the engagement, staff raised several concerns about the Mission’s work environment and operational requirements. The Vice President responded by promising to raise those concerns with the appropriate authorities in Freetown in order to ensure that they are addressed as soon as possible for the benefit of staff and to boost the Mission’s productivity. He encouraged all members of the Accra team to stay committed, maintain high professional standards, and continue to provide quality service to Sierra Leoneans living abroad.
Following the conference room meeting, Dr. Jalloh conducted a brief inspection of the site of Julak Construction Limited’s new Chancery building, which is currently under construction. The project, which was entirely funded by the Sierra Leone government, drew praise from the Vice President, who met with and appraised the contractors on-site, noting from a distance that the workmanship appeared to reflect quality and durability.
