In a decisive move to strengthen governance and institutional efficiency, Sierra Leone’s Chief Minister, Dr. David Moinina Sengeh, has formally received the Management and Functional Review (MFR) Reports of key electoral management bodies. The presentation was made by the Public Sector Reform Unit (PSRU) on behalf of the Tripartite Steering Committee.
The review covered critical institutions, including the Sierra Leone Broadcasting Corporation (SLBC), Political Parties Registration Commission (PPRC), Independent Media Commission (IMC), and the Independent Police Complaints Board (IPCB). The assessments, conducted following the recommendations of the Tripartite Committee Report previously submitted to President Julius Maada Bio, are aimed at enhancing governance, accountability, and service delivery within these entities.
During the handover, PSRU Director Mr. Sulaiman Phoray-Musa outlined key findings and strategic recommendations designed to address longstanding institutional challenges and optimize operational efficiency.
Speaking on behalf of the Chief Minister’s Office, Permanent Secretary Mr. Lamin highlighted that one of the Tripartite Report’s major recommendations was the conduction of comprehensive management and functional reviews of electoral and governance institutions. He emphasized that the submission of these reports marks a critical step in implementing these reforms.
Minister of Public Administration and Political Affairs, Hon. Amara Kallon, affirmed that the MFR exercises were conducted under rigorous scrutiny and extensive consultations. He reassured that the findings reflect a thorough evaluation of institutional capacities and governance structures.
Chief Minister Dr. Sengeh described the handover as a landmark achievement in public sector reform. He stressed that the Tripartite recommendations are essential to building resilient institutions capable of addressing both present and future governance challenges.
The ceremony concluded with a symbolic transfer of the reports to Dr. Sengeh by Hon. Amara Kallon and Mr. Phoray-Musa, signaling the beginning of a strategic implementation phase.
This initiative directly supports President Bio’s Big Five Game Changers, particularly Pillar Five: Transforming the Public Sector Architecture, reinforcing Sierra Leone’s commitment to institutional effectiveness, accountability, and strengthened democratic governance.