Sierra Leone’s Vice President, Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh, has emerged as a key figure in the successful hosting of the 69th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, playing a leading role in coordinating protocol and diplomatic engagements throughout the high-level regional gathering.
From the arrival of West African leaders and international delegates at the Lungi International Airport to their final departure, Vice President Jalloh represented the Government of Sierra Leone in ensuring a smooth and dignified experience for visiting Heads of State and Government.
The Vice President began his official engagements on Saturday, 18 July 2026, when he welcomed several regional leaders, including Gambian President Adama Barrow, Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, Cabo Verde President José Maria Neves, and Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani, alongside their respective delegations.
His role extended beyond protocol duties as he also delivered the welcome address during the commissioning of the President Julius Maada Bio International Conference Centre and the ECOWAS Logistics Depot, two major facilities established to strengthen Sierra Leone’s capacity to host regional and international events.
Addressing the gathering, Dr. Jalloh highlighted the importance of the new infrastructure as a reflection of Sierra Leone’s progress and its growing role in advancing regional cooperation and integration.
As the summit officially commenced on Sunday, 19 July, the Vice President continued his diplomatic responsibilities by welcoming additional leaders and representatives, including Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama, Liberia’s President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Benin’s President Romuald Wadagni, Nigeria’s Vice President Kashim Shettima, and Côte d’Ivoire’s Vice President Tiémoko Meyliet Koné.
Throughout the two-day summit, Vice President Jalloh worked closely with government officials, security personnel, and protocol teams to ensure that Sierra Leone’s hosting reflected professionalism, hospitality, and diplomatic excellence.
Following the successful conclusion of the ECOWAS meeting, he returned to Lungi International Airport to bid farewell to the visiting leaders and delegations, marking the final stage of Sierra Leone’s hosting responsibilities.
The Vice President’s active participation throughout the summit has been viewed as a demonstration of Sierra Leone’s preparedness to manage major continental engagements while strengthening its position within the West African regional community.