By Amin Kef Sesay
Minister of Information and Civic Education, Chernor Bah, has successfully completed the prestigious Archbishop Tutu Leadership Fellowship, a highly competitive and sought-after program on the African continent. Spanning six months, the Fellowship is administered by the African Leadership Institute and is renowned for its rigorous intellectual engagement and development of emerging African leaders.
The program, which adopts an Oxford-style tutorial approach, com bines theoretical learning with practical applications, experiential education and the sharing of experiences from accomplished leaders. This blend of theory and practice is designed to equip participants with the tools to effect positive change across Africa.
The Information Minister, Chernor Bah, reflecting on his experience, noted that the fellowship, which began in Cape Town and concluded in London, has both challenged and reinvigorated him in his role as a leader. “My battery has been more than recharged—it’s been repurposed and regenerated,” he stated on his Facebook page. He expressed his readiness to return to his ministerial duties with renewed energy, declaring, “I am—as one of the fellows put it—my ancestors’ wildest dreams. And I’m ready to live the dream by doing what I have been tasked to do—as best as I can!”
This latest milestone marks another chapter in Minister Chernor Bah’s lifelong journey of success, from leading social change movements as a young activist to becoming a key member of Sierra Leone’s youthful cabinet under the leadership of President Julius Maada Bio. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated a deep commitment to public service and he credits President Bio for playing a pivotal role in this latest achievement.
“It has been an absolute honour to work for a leader like President Julius Maada Bio, who not only supported me in embarking on this journey but also inspired me throughout,” Chernor Bah remarked, expressing gratitude for the President’s encouragement.
In his capacity as Minister of Information and Civic Education, Chernor Bah is playing a vital role in advancing President Bio’s vision of expanding civic engagement and fostering dialogue between the Government and the people of Sierra Leone. His recent accomplishment at the Tutu Fellowship further strengthens his resolve to contribute to the nation’s progress and development.
