The Principal Magistrate of Court No. 1 on Pademba Road in Freetown, Magistrate Mark Ngegba, has on the 5th October, 2022 sentenced four (4) accused persons to twenty one (21) months imprisonment for various offences.
The 1st accused Lamin Kessebeh, 2nd accused Alhaji Kamara, 3rd accused Buya Sesay, 4th accused Mohamed Sesay and 5th accused Foday Bangura were before the Court to answer to three counts; Disorderly behaviour contrary to Section 3 (1) of the Public Order Act No. 46 of 1965, Riotous Conduct contrary to Section 12 of the Public Order Act No. 46 of 1965 as repealed and replaced by Section 12(a) of Act No. 15 of 1973, and throwing Missiles contrary to Section 6 of the Public Order Act 1965.
It is alleged that the accused persons on Wednesday 10th August, 2022 in Lungi, North-West of Sierra Leone rioted and behaved in a disorderly manner and were found throwing missiles.
Addressing the Court, Principal Magistrate His Worship Magistrate Mark Ngegba said the Prosecution should be able to prove beyond reasonable doubt that the accused persons committed the offences charged with no single doubt.
During trial, the Principal Magistrate said the Prosecution witnesses testified on oath to satisfy the required burden of proof and were each cross-examined by the Defence.
“Having therefore given the consideration to the evidence in its entirety and in line with the legal authorities cited, I therefore hold as follows: that the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th accused are each found guilty on all counts,” Magistrate Mark Ngegba said, adding that the sentence must run concurrently.
According to him, the 5th accused is not found guilty on all counts. He acquitted and discharged the 5th accused.
This medium was reliably informed that the Police interrogated the Mayor of Freetown, Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr, for eight hours over a Facebook post protesting the arrest of one of her councilors.
Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr, it was stated, complained in a live video filmed in front of police about the arrest of Councilor Sheku Turay, who was detained for allegedly inciting deadly violence earlier this year.
Turay and Aki-Sawyerr were about to board a flight to New York to attend the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation’s Goalkeepers event last month when he was apprehended.
Police then invited Aki-Sawyerr to answer questions on “an alleged case of obstruction of police duties and disorderly behavior,” a police notice shows.
Aki-Sawyerr arrived at the police Criminal Investigation Department this past Monday at 10 a.m. and was questioned until about 6 p.m., she said in a text response to questions. She returned to the police office Tuesday morning for further interrogation, she said.
There have been simmering tensions between the ruling Sierra Leone People’s Party and Aki-Sawyerr’s opposition All People’s Congress party as the nation heads toward an election in 2023.
President Julius Maada Bio blamed the opposition — including the Mayor– for deadly protests in August against the rising cost of living. Inflation accelerated to 29.5% in July, and the Government’s high debt burden limited its ability to help subsidize costs for the nation’s 8 million people. Aki-Sawyerr has denied any involvement in the protests that led to the deaths of at least 20 people.
The Mayor was among 15 winners of Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Global Mayors Challenge this year for her proposal to tackle deforestation by using digital technologies to support tree maintenance in Freetown. Winners get a $1 million grant to implement the projects over three years.
Bloomberg Philanthropies founder Michael Bloomberg is the majority owner of Bloomberg LP, the parent of Bloomberg News.
Aki-Sawyerr said she’s keen to run for mayor again.
The President of SLAJ – Ahmed Sahid Nasralla and his Executive members, paid a courtesy call on the Inspector General of Police (IGP) on Wednesday October 5, 2022, at his George Street office, at Police Headquarters in Freetown in a bid to continue to strengthen the synergy and mutual relationship existing between the Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (SLAJ) and the Sierra Leone Police (SLP).
On behalf of SLAJ, Ahmed Sahid Nasralla congratulated the IGP on his appointment as the Chief Executive Officer of the SLP. He noted that the focus of the courtesy visit was to brief the IGP of the subsisting relationship between the Police and SLAJ. He spoke about the memorandum of understanding signed between the two Institutions in August 2021, with his predecessor; which, among other things, was and still to end impunity in crime, work with the Police, understand each other’s mandate, roles and responsibilities. And now that there is an administrative change, they (SLAJ) thought it fit to do a follow up on the MOU, and where possible, do a review of it.
This came against the backdrop that the country is moving towards or had already started the electioneering processes; for which they (SLAJ) are partners, as well. The President emphasized that this could surely make a pathway for non-violence, free, fair and credible elections, come 2023.
The President also made an appeal for the establishment of a policy frame work for the safety of Journalists, going into the elections and even at normal times. He briefed the IGP on the establishment of the National Safety Committee comprising of SLAJ, Security Sector, Civil Society and relevant stakeholders.
Fatmata Dainkeh Katta, the SLAJ’s Assistant Secretary, in her vote of thanks, entreated the IGP about the importance of having a manual/guidelines that could distinctly speak to the roles and responsibilities of the Police on one hand, and the Journalists, on the other; so as to avoid the tendency of conflicting situations. She proposed for a working day between SLAJ and the Police – a day which she said could be used to clearly ascertain the codes of ethics, Independent Media Commission’s Code of Practice, and the SLP’s mandate and responsibilities.
In response, the IGP thanked, welcomed and appreciated the President of SLAJ and his Executive for the courtesy call, which he considered to be of paramount importance.
On the issue of reviewing the MoU signed by his predecessor, on behalf of the SLP, the IGP said that the need exist for the SLP Legal Team to look at the document, possibly for any additional inputs.
Fayia Sellu equally subscribed to having a workshop between the Police and SLAJ, so that the institutions’ roles and responsibilities could be better cascaded to either side, with the view to avoiding any superior tendencies, but rather the fostering of cohesion and togetherness, as development partners.
The public, the IGP said, should see Journalists and Police in harmony; noting, that it would instill confidence in the minds of the populace. The IGP encouraged the President of SLAJ and his membership to be calling on the hierarchy of the Police whenever they are faced with a challenge. This, he noted, is a professional way to salvage any impasse between the two entities.
Head of SLP’s Media and Public Relations – ACP Brima Kamara was tasked to work on the proposed workshop between the SLP and SLAJ; to look into election’s preparedness framework, and see where SLAJ could fit in; and to carve out the different mandates, roles and responsibilities of the SLP, SLAJ, and IMC.
In closing, the IGP said “SLAJ is close to my heart”.
The engagement was held amid a relaxing and friendly atmosphere; climaxed with group photographs and handshakes.
Notable Executive members present, among those already mentioned, included:
Sahr James Bangah – Vice President SLAJ.,Umu H. Bakarr, Public Affairs Secretary – SLAJ,Alhaji Manika Koroma – Secretary General SLAJ, Mohamed Konneh – Financial Secretary SLAJ.
The oldest and most reliable telecommunications company in the country, Orange SL, also known as the ‘Kombra Network’ has via its financial services department, Orange Money, provided an easy leeway by allowing potential university applicants to purchase their online application pins through Orange Money.
Through the Orange Money App Expanding Financial Access in Sierra Leone individuals who want to purchase their online application PIN, can easily use Orange Money service – by dialing the short code #144*3*13# and buy the online application pins that will grant applicants access to use the online application portal of the University of Sierra Leone.
It should be noted that the Orange Money app is leading the way in expanding access to financial services in Sierra Leone. The app, which was designed and launched by Orange Money Limited this year, has all the features for Orange Money services in one hub.
It is indisputable that Orange Money is the biggest mobile money service in Sierra Leone with over one million customers using the service. Even before the launch of the app, the service can boast of the biggest customer base, more than any of its competitors.
The launch of this new app just solidified the entity’s position in the digital money market.
“Financial inclusion has been a key challenge for a long time now in Sierra Leone, this new app solves that problem. Imagine with just one click you can do everything that you are used to doing with Orange Money, only this time it is much simpler. Now, more people can easily access money and do business easily,” the Director of Orange Money said about the app.
The new app is available for download on popular sites like Google Play Store and Apple Store.
Already customers have been excited about it because of how user-friendly it is.
Nicol Williams, a student said he no longer needs to memorize short codes to do his business through Orange Money.
“With the app it is much simpler for me, the moment I open the app I can do anything I want, from sending money to reversing it. It also means I can locate Orange Money merchants anywhere, this means I won’t be stranded anymore,” he said.
The app has features that customer can use to pay utility bills, check balance, receive and send money, instantly checking balance and a lot more. Through the platform cross transaction from Orange Money to bank and the reverse can also be done.
It must be underscored that the availability of the Orange Money App , which could be accessed and downloaded, is now a big blessing for University applicants who are on the verge of purchasing their online application pins through Orange Money.
The Sierra Leone Employers Federation, with the result-oriented and charismatic personality, Kobi Walker, as its Chairman is an entity that seeks to promote and protect the interest of employers in the country on all matters.
As was previously stated by the Chairman, the world endured a staggering downturn amidst the spread of COVID-19 and its negative consequences particularly harsh for workers most of whom have suffered tremendous losses in terms of income and employment. According to Kobi Walker millions of businesses around the world were barely breathing with unemployment levels reaching an all-high.
As he pointed out during that period, it was his firm belief that with the collective efforts of all Sierra Leoneans COVID-19 will be defeated and the economy will be on the path to recovery.
Indeed, that belief turned out to be true and today adjustments have been made to the dislocations brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Against that backdrop, the Chairman of Sierra Leone Employers Federation, Kobi Walker, has stated that when he took over the office of Executive Secretary he found out that a huge number of members of the Federation are not paying their annual subscription of 2,000 new Leones (2m). He underscored that he met a disadvantaged financial position plus outstanding bills.
He added that, in as much as they represent Employers in the Tripartite system of industrial relations and work with Ministry of Labour and SL Labour Congress as the recognized voice for all employers.
Kobi Walker furthered intimated that they need to pay subscriptions for 2022 adding that they need to register new offices and Employers when they pay their subscriptions. He added that they all need to strengthen the Employers Federation by participating in programmes, seeking professional advice on Labour Law and HR, Link to legal services and advocacy and provide training in relevant job / ILO practices and conventions.
He ended up calling on employers to please honour their annual subscription of 2,000 new Leones (2m) in order to make the Federation a formidable force to reckon with.
The Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF) is informing the general public and interested qualified candidates that in support of the Government of Sierra Leone’s Human Capital Development agenda it will undertake the recruitment of a limited number of Sierra Leonean specialists and tradesmen and women across the country in 2022.
According to the RSLAF, interested qualified candidates must apply in their own handwriting to the Brigade Commanders at the following regional locations: Northern Region: 4 Brigade, Teko Barracks, Makeni, Eastern Region: 2 Brigade, Kenema, Southern Regions: 5 Brigade, Gondama Barracks, Bo, Western Region: 3 Brigade, Murray Town Barracks, Freetown, North-Western Region: 15 Battalion, Lungi Barracks, Lungi.
According to the RSLAF, the closing date for application is Friday 14th October 2022 at 4:00 pm and thereafter, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
It was also stated that candidates will have to undertake some form of MEDICAL TESTS at the 34 Military Hospital Lab or EcoMed Lab ONLY at their own expense and the results submitted to the National Recruiting Officer.
According to the RSLAF applicants for Specialist Officer Cadet must be a citizen of Sierra Leone by birth, possess a National Identification Number (NIN) and proof of NIN, be medically, physically and psychologically fit, be free from any criminal conviction by the court of law, possess a specialist degree qualification, be between 25 years and 40 years of age, not be less than 1.68 metres (5 feet 5 inches) and 1.62 metres (5 feet 3 inches) tall for male and female applicants respectively, have a minimum of 5 years of experience in a specialized skill(s) and a practical knowledge of the subject matter, be a member of a credible professional body as an added advantage.
An Applicant for the position of Tradesmen and Women must be a citizen of Sierra Leone by birth, Possess a National Identification Number (NIN) and proof of NIN, be medically, physically and psychologically fit, be free from any criminal conviction by the court of law, possess at least a recognized Trade Certificate from a credible national institution, be between 25 years and 40 years of age, be less than 1.68 metres (5 feet 5 inches) and 1.62 metres (5 feet 3 inches) tall for male and female applicants respectively.
An applicant must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in a specialized skill(s) and a practical knowledge of the subject matter.
Medical.
Engineering.
Agriculture.
Hospitality.
Bandsmen and Women.
Education.
Maritime.
Technicians.
Information and Communication Technology.
Physical Fitness Instructor.
Public Relation.
Tailoring.
It was stated that all documents will be verified with the appropriate issuing authority and candidates with fake documents will be withdrawn from the process and handed over to the Sierra Leone Police for prosecution.
Again, if any candidate who falsifies or forges his/her results and is discovered even during training or after graduation would be immediately withdrawn or dismissed, Candidates are advised to have a NIN and in their own interest not to give any form of gratification or inducement to any person or group of persons to assist them in the recruitment process.
Candidates are advised to carefully read the advertisement instructions or call the following support lines if in doubt: 099-290767 or 078-252652 or 031-687687 between 8:00am and 4:00pm ONLY.
It is strongly incontestable that the leading petroleum company in the country, NP- Sierra Leone Limited is highly known for being the first in the realm of customer care. This is indisputable when cognizance is taken of how Management is very keen on optimizing customer satisfaction in its service delivery on different fronts.
Members of staff of the company are very mindful of the fact that it is the customer that comes first and therefore needs the utmost attention always ensuring that transactions are conducted under a congenial atmosphere that result into a win-win situation. For this brilliant and managerial initiative the company has been making positive headways positioning to stand tall among other business entities in this part of the world.
With a capable and result-oriented ‘Team NP’, working collaboratively and assiduously, where even the cleaner is regarded as highly relevant there is bound to be positive outcomes and the company has mastered this by ensuring that synergy is enhanced.
One admirable quality that NP-SL Ltd possesses is working tirelessly and effectively using its contacts with oil-producing countries in order to ensure that there is timely purchase and delivery of petroleum products to avoid shortages. It goes without saying that fuel, for example, could be a political commodity in the sense that fluctuation in its price would make a Government likeable or unpopular. When the price goes up then people blame the Government for that but if it goes down it is kudos for the political administration.
Its timely importation of petroleum products has earned NP high commendations from various quarters simply because it helps to cushion unrest and other forms of disadvantageous effects one of which is increase in transport fares, increase in the prices of certain commodities. The pro-activeness of the company invariably has a direct impact on poverty reduction in variable ways.
Some who may not be aware of the fact that NP-SL Ltd is wholly owned by Sierra Leoneans vis-à-vis the visibility of the company and how it is remarkably striving could find it hard to believe that it a truly indigenous company.
However, that remains the plain truth when it is learnt that it was Sierra Leonean 35 workers formerly working for British Petroleum (BP) who pulled together their end of service benefits to purchase shares which were used to establish NP, which today is a success story of an indigenous company, having branches in various parts of the country and in other four West African countries namely Liberia, Guinea, Ivory Coast and The Gambia. The company’s operations right across the spectrum is contributing towards revenue generation and job creation for many.
With gas as one its marketable products it was thought wise to be producing gas cookers, popularly known as NP Gas, which could be access at their different filling stations. According to investigation conducted NP Gas is cooking-friendly, safe and long-lasting. It is going at an affordable price and many are going for it.
When reference is made to Local Content, which by law is a Policy, then NP-SL Ltd stands tall within that realm as nearly all its members of staff are Sierra Leoneans thereby making use of local talents everywhere they are operating. The Local Content Policy is indeed an engine of growth and NP is making full use of it.
Without any iota of doubt NP-SL Ltd is growing by leaps and bounds.
EU Head of Cooperation, Gerald Hatler, and Jobs and Growth Programme Manager, Alexandre Serres, with Grant Awardees
Freetown-Under the European Union’s Jobs and Growth Programme, two private operators, Capitol Foods Ltd and Trading Sierra Leone Ltd as well as two Non-Government Organisations: Mankind’s Activities for Development Accreditation Movement and Solidaridad Network West Africa received grant funding to support agriculture, innovation and technology.
At the signing and grant award ceremony at the Delegation of the European Union yesterday, EU Ambassador Manuel Müller stated that “agriculture, technology and innovation are critical to develop an efficient manufacturing and processing industry, pulling productivity, ensuring value addition and access to market.”
Agriculture constitutes the backbone of Sierra Leone’s economy. It is also a key sector in the partnership between the EU and Sierra Leone to promote the sustainable socio-economic development of the country.
Investments for an amount of 90 million New Leones will support the development of four key organic value chains: cocoa, cashew, pineapple and sweet potato. It will bring value addition to the country contributing to jobs creation in rural areas, notably for youth and women.
According to the EU Delegation’s Head of Cooperation, Gerald Hatler, “previous EU support has allowed Sierra Leone to tap into the growing demand for organic products in Europe.
Cocoa is a concrete case where Sierra Leone has recently proved to be competitive taking advantage of the organic premium for its smallholder farmers. The Agro-tech support will pursue these EU efforts, offering high value market opportunities for the country.”
The Agro-Tech support is part of the Jobs and Growth Programme which aims to implement a policy shift towards engaging more directly with the private sector. A kick-off meeting concluded the event, formally launching the new support and partnership between Sierra Leone and the European Union.
Miksi Chocolate, one of the brands marketed by Premium Divine Trading Company Limited, a food distribution company that operates as an agent for Promasidor Holdings, a leading distributor of quality food products in Sierra Leone, has been commended as one of the best healthy beverages that gives nourishment by many older persons who joined the rest of the world to commemorate the International Day of Older Persons in Freetown, Sierra Leone on the theme: “Resilience and Contributions of Older Women.”
On Saturday 1st October, 2021 the Premium Divine Trading Company Ltd, in partnership with Residential Elderly Care Foundation, joined the world to commemorate this year’s International Day of Older Persons at an impactful event held at the Joint Communications Unit at Wilberforce Bar-racks in Freetown.
Premium Divine Trading Company Limited’s partnership with Residential Elderly Care Foundation in this year’s commemoration of the International Day of Older Persons for the second time, was to enable the company continues on its massive education on healthy eating habits by availing the product to actual and potential consumers of chocolate, the Miksi nutritious package, to enable them and their families to enjoy good nutrition through the consumption of Miksi chocolate drink that were sampled during the commemoration on the day.
In addition, the company also donated 100 cartons of Miksi chocolate, 50 Cartons of Jaba Seasoning and 50 Cartoons of Kremela to the Residential Elderly Care Foundation which was further distributed to the Aged and their families who were present at the event.
Speaking on behalf of the company, the Marketing Manager of Premium
Divine Trading Ltd, Kwaku Ampadu Afoani, disclosed that the International Day of Older Persons, is celebrated on October 1 each year to create
awareness about mental and physical health issues affecting the elderly and the abuses they face in their daily lives.
He intimated that Premium Divine Trading, as a responsible company,
thought it fit to partner with Residential Elderly Care Foundation during this year’s commemoration in order to create awareness about mental and physical health issues affecting older people as part of the company Corporate Social Responsibility.
Kwaku Ampadu Afoani further revealed that Miksi brand consists of Miksi powdered milk, Miksi chocolate and Miksi Coffee of which she encouraged older persons to add Miksi as part of their daily food intake adding that Miksi offers a healthy beverage or snack anyway anytime.
The Marketing Manager added that Premium Divine Trading Company Ltd also distributes and markets Onga, Xploza, Kremela and Yumvita , the latter being an infant cereal with milk also consisting of wheat, rice and maize and wheat variants.
He ended by appealing to all to always buy quality food products of Premium Divine Trading Company Ltd especially Miksi chocolate and Miksi Coffee because they are enriched with all the necessary nutrients needed by the body.
On his part, the Administrative Manager/Founder of Residential Elderly Care Foundation, Karifa Thoronka, commended Premium Divine Trading Company Ltd for the support given to them to commemorate the International Day of Older Persons.
He said that their Foundation is a grass root Charity entity which is applying a holistic approach to support weak and old people in their residences within poor communities in Sierra Leone, adding that they work to give these people better standards of living by offering support to them in order to enable them have renewable lives through grants, donations and sponsorship.
Karifa Thoronka informed the gathering that the day is celebrated to spread awareness about the importance of senior citizens in society and to appreciate their contributions. Explaining the impacts the Foundation has played in the lives of many older people in different communities across Freetown, the Director continued by stating seven major previous donations that has changed the lives of many older people.
He revealed that the Foundation will start a nationwide survey by next year 2023 as they are trying to extend their support to the provinces and that as a Foundation they believe that the happiness of older people is their responsibility.
Underscoring the Vision of the Foundation, he said, they want a society where elders are healthy, happy, and socially integrated with the aim to contribute to the building of a society in which people are encouraged and enabled to age productively and with dignity.
In her keynote address, a business women, Madam Fatu Abiode encouraged the older women to keep on the courage as they still have hope saying the young generation should have more respect for senior citizens as they have contributed a lots to society.
She revealed that for far too long old people have been neglected by society but said the Residential Elderly Care Foundation and Premium Divine Trading Company Ltd have manifested that there are still organizations that do care about older persons in the country.
Fatu Abiode focused on the contributions of older women in Sierra Leone as the theme for this year’s celebration is ‘’Resilience and Contributions of Older Women’’. She concluded by donating the sum of three thousand Leones (3,000) to the Foundation towards feeding of the aged, and thanked the organization for their good work.
The event was climaxed by the distribution of the donated Miksi Chocolate Drink, Jaba Seasoning and Kremela to the older persons present during the ceremony.
As part of their strides towards creating a peaceful, sustainable and inclusive country, the All Political Parties Youth Association (APPYA) with support from the Ministry of Youth Affairs has on Monday 3rd October, 2022 held a one-day sensitization of youth leaders in the Western Area on the effect of political violence in the country. The one-day sensitization meeting was held at the former Special Court of Sierra Leone, Peace Museum on Jomo Kenyatta Road in Freetown.
In his welcome address, the President of the All Political Parties Youth Association, Mohamed Jalloh, expressed appreciation to the Ministry of Youth Affairs for providing the funds for the event.
He said that Sierra Leone is facing profound challenges, with a series politically instigated skirmishes happening around the country and yet young people are not only heavily affected by those crises they are on the frontlines for action and solutions.
The President saluted young people across the country for raising their voices in the streets and online and standing up for peace, democracy, social justice and so much more, stating that stakeholders need to ensure that young people have a seat at the table forging inclusive solutions that combine peace, democracy and sustainable development in the country.
“We represent a source of innovation, ideas and solutions that have the propensity to catapult our beloved nation to the next level. Time and again, young people have been at the forefront of efforts to build and sustain peace, including activism and peaceful protests,” he maintained.
He pointed out that over the years, with support from the Political Parties Registration Commission they have been taking steps to harness that potential as a positive force for building peaceful and tolerant societies, adding that as the country heads towards a defining period of our democracy (The 2023 Elections) they are calling on the international community to step up their support to young people in politics as this will be a strong investment in our Democracy.
“I hereby assure you all that you can count on the All Political Parties Youth Association to continue to amplify young people’s voices and support youth led efforts towards a peaceful, sustainable and inclusive future, especially leading to the 2023 elections,” he concluded.
Giving an overview of the event, the Secretary General of the All Political Parties Youth Association, Samuel P.O.V Macauley said that over the years there has been a lot of misconception about who is a youth and in most times youth in Sierra Leone are termed as people who are unemployed or perpetrators of violence.
He maintained that the youth form a very important component in society with lots of innovation and ideas that will help towards the development of the country.
Samuel P.O.V Macauley stated that the a one-day sensitization of youth leaders in the Western Area on the effect of Political Violence is part of their efforts to access the causes of violence within the youth community in the country especially when the country is gearing towards 2023 general elections.
In his statement, the Public Relations Officer for the National Commission for Democracy Sierra Leone said that political youths are supposedly young men and women between the ages of 18 and 35 years who are fully involved in the operations of the State and non-state institutions in the context of party politics and youth groups, among others and that whether as members of a political party or movement or as activists or as members of a youth organization, political youths have a certain level of consciousness with implications for the governance of the State at all levels.
He stated that the reality on the ground speaks volumes about the negative participation of young folks as much more is expected of them as they change mindsets and move the destiny of their beloved motherland in the right direction, furthering that it must be remarked that as political parties youth leaders in the Western Area in particular and the entire country in general, they owe it to their beloved motherland to contribute their quota to peacebuilding and state building starting with their locality and the group they belong to or are part of.
In his keynote address, the Minister of Youth Affairs, Mohamed Orman Bangura commended the move by the All Political Parties Youth Association in order stage a one-day sensitization of youth leaders in the Western Area on the effect of Political Violence in the country.
He pointed out that time in Politics is a very short time of which he said politics should not be used to divide the country.
The Minister further commented on the Criminal Procedures Acts which he said should be amended as there are a lot of young people in Correctional Centers due to minor crimes.
He used the opportunity to call on all youths across the country to endeavor to preach peace adding that at this moment it is important that all Sierra Leoneans should put hands on deck in order to promote peace in the country.
Other stakeholders present also made similar statement on the significance of the one-day sensitization of youth leaders in the Western Area on the effect of political violence in the country.
On their part, youth representatives of Political Parties present at the event commended the All Political Parties Youth Association for bringing them together as youth leaders in the Western Area on the effect of political violence in the country. They assured all that they will cascade the knowledge they have acquired to their various political parties.
