By Amin Kef (Ranger)
The All ‘Works’ of Life (AWOL) development organization has unveiled a significant restructuring of its leadership team following a high-level global meeting held on January 17, 2025, in Freetown. This strategic change marks an important milestone in AWOL’s commitment to fostering meaningful development in Sierra Leone and beyond.
New Leadership Appointments:
The global leadership team now includes:
– Amb. Anthony Navo Jr. – Godfather, Global Chairman and Founder
– Kweku M. S. Lisk, Esq.– Deputy Godfather
– Sahr H.W. Ngegba – Deputy Global Chairman
– Madam Yabome Lansana – Global Chair Lady
– Leon Jenkins-Johnston, Esq. – Legal Counsel for AWOL Global
At the Sierra Leone chapter, Ahmed Sahid Nasralla (De Monk) has been appointed as Chairman. The complete executive team for AWOL Sierra Leone will be announced in due course.
These leadership transitions reflect AWOL’s renewed focus on strengthening its organizational structure and strategic vision, enhancing its capacity to fulfill its mission of promoting national development and empowering local communities across Sierra Leone.
Celebrating Achievements:
In tandem with the leadership announcements, AWOL is also recognizing the accomplishments of several key members:
– Ahmed Sahid Nasralla for his dedicated service as President of the Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (SLAJ).
– Professor Dr. Ezekiel Duramany Lakkoh for receiving a prestigious academic honor.
– Mr. Jabez Rogers-Wright for his new role as Managing Director of the National Insurance Company (NIC).
– Mr. Festus Sowah for being appointed Deputy Managing Director of the Sierra Leone Commercial Bank (SLCB).
– Mr. Kweku M.S. Lisk, Esq. for his election as Deputy Mayor of Freetown City Council.
Global Chairman Amb. Anthony Navo Jr. and AWOL Sierra Leone Chairman Ahmed Sahid Nasralla emphasized the importance of unity, collaboration and the spirit of giving back. Both leaders expressed their commitment to rejuvenating AWOL’s mission, enhancing infrastructure, driving membership growth and cultivating a culture of patriotism, philanthropy and service among its members both locally and in the diaspora.
Founded in 2002 by a group of dedicated young Sierra Leoneans, AWOL is a non-political development organization that promotes charity, patriotism and community development. Officially launched by the late President Dr. Ahmed Tejan Kabbah, AWOL was conceived as a self-help initiative aimed at inspiring young Sierra Leoneans to contribute to nation-building.
With a mission to give back to society and support Government efforts in national development, AWOL has established the prestigious National Achievement Awards to honor exceptional Sierra Leoneans and runs the annual June 16 School Feeding and Awards program to inspire future leaders.
AWOL operates chapters across the US, UK, Continental Europe, Australia and The Gambia, providing platforms for Sierra Leoneans in the diaspora to contribute to development initiatives back home.
