By Amin Kef-Ranger
The Chairman of the All ‘Works’ of Life Development Association (AWOL), Ahmed Sahid Nasralla, has officially announced the appointment of a new Executive Team tasked with steering the organization toward an expanded mandate of national development, community empowerment and diaspora engagement.
The announcement marks a renewed phase in AWOL’s commitment to promoting excellence, celebrating service and driving impactful initiatives across Sierra Leone and beyond.
In a statement released on Monday 5 May 2025, Ahmed Sahid Nasralla emphasized the strategic importance of the appointments, noting that the newly formed Executive comprises “a dynamic team of professionals and patriotic citizens who bring integrity, passion and vast experience” to AWOL’s mission.
The newly appointed Executive Team includes:
- Vice Chairman – Linford Roy-Macauley
- Secretary General – Prof. Ezekiel K. Duramany-Lakkoh
- Deputy Secretary General – Ibrahim Bah
- Chief of Staff – Bilal Bangura
- Director of Finance – Sean Parpah Chendeka
- Director of Communications – Osman Bah
- Director of Entertainment – Theophilus Sho-Cole
- Director of Operations – Zainab Gols Koroma
- Deputy Director of Operations – Prince Cuffey
- .International Coordinator – Abubakarr ‘Boxx’ Conteh
- Deputy International Coordinator – Myke Berewa
- Director of Gender – Binta Perez
- Deputy Director of Gender – Josephine Pussah
- Projects & Development Coordinator – Jabez Rogers-Wright
- Deputy Project & Development Coordinator – Malador Sowe
- Community Outreach Coordinator – Jamal Conteh
- PR & Communications Adviser – Nicky Spenser-Coker
Advisory Council Members:
- Alhaji Amadou Fadika
- Habib Bundu
- Alpha Sesay
- Isatu Mansaray
- Hammon Molloh
- Alhaji Omar Jalloh
The Chairman, Ahmed Sahid Nasralla, expressed strong confidence in the team’s ability to drive AWOL’s vision forward.
“AWOL has a proud history of honouring excellence, giving back to communities and inspiring the best in all Sierra Leoneans,” he said. “With this exceptional team, we are poised to deepen our impact, broaden our reach and uphold the values that have made AWOL a household name at home and abroad.”
The new Executive is expected to hit the ground running, with a focus on setting strategic priorities and revitalizing AWOL’s flagship programmes. These include the Annual National Achievement Awards; a hallmark event recognizing outstanding contributions to national development and the June 16 School Feeding and Awards Program, aimed at supporting education and youth empowerment.
The appointments have been widely welcomed by AWOL members and supporters signaling renewed energy and direction for one of Sierra Leone’s most respected civic organizations.
