By Amin Kef (Ranger)
In a bid to ensure transparency and fairness in the governance of the Sierra Leone Broadcasting Corporation (SLBC), the Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (SLAJ) has officially presented its representative for the Board of Trustees to the Ministry of Information and Civic Education (MoICE). The association is calling on the MoICE to expedite the establishment and functioning of the Board.
Moreover, SLAJ is urging the MoICE to guarantee the lawful and transparent execution of the recommendations provided by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) concerning SLBC affairs.
Ahmed Sahid Nasralla, President of SLAJ, emphasized the significance of addressing the concerns of SLBC staff while also considering the objectives outlined by the MoICE Minister regarding the intervention at the national broadcaster. Nasralla stated, “We have facilitated constructive dialogues between the Minister and some distressed SLBC staff, prioritizing the welfare of the employees and the efficient operation of SLBC to cater to the interests of all stakeholders.”
Simultaneously, SLAJ extends its support and cooperation to the newly-appointed Director General of SLBC, affirming its commitment to aiding the transformation of SLBC into a genuine public broadcaster.
