The Sierra Leone Civil Aviation Authority (SLCAA) on Thursday, 29 January 2026, hosted the Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Transport and Aviation, Parliament of Sierra Leone, Hon. Dickson Momoh Rogers alongside his deputy as part of Parliament’s constitutional oversight responsibility over institutions within the transport sector. The visit focused on assessing the Authority’s operations, regulatory compliance and capacity to deliver a safe, efficient and well-regulated civil aviation system in Sierra Leone.
The oversight engagement provided legislators with first-hand insight into the operational structure, management systems and day-to-day functions of the SLCAA, enabling an on-the-spot evaluation of institutional performance and challenges affecting the aviation sector.
Director General of the SLCAA, Madam Musayeroh Barrie, received the parliamentary delegation and facilitated unrestricted access to management and operational units of the Authority. She formally introduced the committee members to senior Management staff, creating a platform for direct interaction and transparent dialogue on policy, regulation and operational matters.
In her briefing, Madam Musayeroh Barrie outlined the statutory mandate of the SLCAA, emphasizing its central role in regulating civil aviation, ensuring compliance with international safety standards and overseeing aviation security, economic regulation and industry development. She highlighted the Authority’s alignment with the Civil Aviation Act 2023, noting that the Act provides a strengthened legal framework for effective safety oversight and institutional independence.
The Director General also drew attention to operational challenges facing the SLCAA, including resource constraints and the need for continuous capacity building, while stressing that the Authority has recorded notable institutional progress in recent years. These include improvements in regulatory systems, internal processes and compliance mechanisms aimed at enhancing aviation safety and efficiency.
As part of the oversight exercise, the parliamentary delegation was taken on a guided tour of the SLCAA offices, led by the Director General. The tour showcased the Authority’s operational environment and provided practical insight into workflows, institutional capacity and administrative systems supporting regulatory functions.
Discussions during the engagement reaffirmed Parliament’s recognition of the SLCAA as a key regulatory institution within the transport sector. Committee members acknowledged the Authority’s efforts in enforcing aviation safety standards and expressed support for measures aimed at strengthening regulatory oversight, institutional effectiveness and sectoral growth.
The visit reinforced accountability and transparency within the SLCAA by enabling direct engagement between Parliament, Management and staff. It also boosted internal morale, with leadership emphasizing responsibility and continuous improvement in service to the nation.
The Parliamentary Committee on Transport encouraged sustained collaboration with the SLCAA and reiterated the need for continued investment in systems, personnel and regulatory capacity to further enhance safety, efficiency and public confidence in Sierra Leone’s aviation sector.
