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18/11/2025

18/11/2025

Today, in my UN Security Council speech, I reminded Member States that hunger is also a form of violence—slow, silent, and corrosive.
His Excellency Julius Maada Bio

17/11/2025

They call him Timothy Musa Kabba, a man of two altars and one formidable reality.

The man after God’s heart… and the force firmly behind President Julius Maada Bio, that’s Timothy Musa Kabba.

Tim Kabba is not just a man behind the President; he is the key to the kingdom. And everyone in Sierra Leonean politics knows it.

16/11/2025

It was a great honor to Chair an Ad-hoc Ministerial meeting of ECOWAS on Rotation of Statutory Appointees and the Extra-Ordinary Session of the Executive Council in Abuja 7-9th October 2025.

My maiden stewardship of the proceedings of the Executive Council resulted to key council decisions on the fair and equitable distribution of statutory positions among Member States and other recruitment mandates of ECOWAS citizens to the Commission.

07/11/2025

First Lady Fatima Maada Bio
His Excellency Julius Maada Bio
House Of Happiness Sierra Leone
DW Africa

23/10/2025

National Youth Commission and Sierra Leone Maritime Administration Sign Historic MoU

The National Youth Commission (NAYCOM), under the leadership of Commissioner Joseph Maada Lahai, has signed a groundbreaking Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Sierra Leone Maritime Administration (SLMA). This landmark agreement aims to empower 250 young Sierra Leoneans with vital maritime skills, enabling them to work at sea or as instructors, thereby advancing the country’s maritime mandate.

Commissioner Joseph Maada Lahai described the signing as a historic milestone in Sierra Leone’s ongoing journey towards youth empowerment. He expressed heartfelt gratitude to the technical teams of both NAYCOM and SLMA for their dedicated efforts in turning this vision into reality.

Commissioner Lahai emphasized that the MoU is more than just a document, it is a solemn promise to young Sierra Leoneans as it focuses on training, certification, and employment of 1,000 youth seafarers, opening up global opportunities within the maritime industry.

In concluding his remarks, Commissioner Lahai called on stakeholders and partners to explore further opportunities within the maritime sector, including port operations, logistics, ship management, and the blue economy.

The Deputy Executive Director of SLMA, Emmanuel B.A. Lansana, reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to fulfilling its mandates.

Mr Lansana noted that, the MoU aligns with two key pillars of President Bio’s 5 game changer initiatives on human capital development and youth employment.

As a Commission, we are committed to mobilizing resources to transform the lives of young people by addressing unemployment and providing life skills training and meaningful career paths that contribute both to the global maritime labour market and national development.

23/10/2025

National Youth Commission and Sierra Leone Maritime Administration Sign Historic MoU

The National Youth Commission (NAYCOM), under the leadership of Commissioner Joseph Maada Lahai, has signed a groundbreaking Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Sierra Leone Maritime Administration (SLMA). This landmark agreement aims to empower 250 young Sierra Leoneans with vital maritime skills, enabling them to work at sea or as instructors, thereby advancing the country’s maritime mandate.

Commissioner Joseph Maada Lahai described the signing as a historic milestone in Sierra Leone’s ongoing journey towards youth empowerment. He expressed heartfelt gratitude to the technical teams of both NAYCOM and SLMA for their dedicated efforts in turning this vision into reality.

Commissioner Lahai emphasized that the MoU is more than just a document, it is a solemn promise to young Sierra Leoneans as it focuses on training, certification, and employment of 1,000 youth seafarers, opening up global opportunities within the maritime industry.

In concluding his remarks, Commissioner Lahai called on stakeholders and partners to explore further opportunities within the maritime sector, including port operations, logistics, ship management, and the blue economy.

The Deputy Executive Director of SLMA, Emmanuel B.A. Lansana, reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to fulfilling its mandates.

Mr Lansana noted that, the MoU aligns with two key pillars of President Bio’s 5 game changer initiatives on human capital development and youth employment.

As a Commission, we are committed to mobilizing resources to transform the lives of young people by addressing unemployment and providing life skills training and meaningful career paths that contribute both to the global maritime labour market and national development.

21/10/2025

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19/10/2025

DIANA STEVEN CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION BRINGS HOPE TO KROO BAY WITH DONATION OF SCHOOL MATERIALS

Freetown, Sierra Leone – The DIANA Steven Children’s Foundation has extended its support to the Kroo Bay Community with a generous donation of essential school materials to vulnerable and deprived children. The gesture aims to ensure that every child, regardless of their background, has the tools needed to learn, dream, and build a brighter future.

Speaking during the event, representatives from the Foundation emphasized that education remains at the core of their mission, and the donation marks another milestone in their ongoing efforts to empower children through love, hope, and opportunity.

The donated items included books, school bags, pens, pencils, and other learning essentials, all geared toward reducing the burden on struggling families and motivating children to stay in school.

Mr. Bai, an elder in the community, expressed heartfelt appreciation on behalf of the residents. He noted that the entire community warmly welcomed the initiative and extended gratitude to the Foundation’s CEO, Miss Diana Steven, for her kind gesture and timely response to the needs of the community and its children.

Community members and beneficiaries described the initiative as a timely and impactful intervention that will make a meaningful difference in the lives of many children in Kroo Bay.

This initiative directly aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4), which calls for inclusive and equitable quality education and the promotion of lifelong learning opportunities for all. It also supports the Education for All (EFA) Goal 1, which seeks to expand and improve comprehensive early childhood care and education, especially for the most vulnerable and disadvantaged children.

The DIANA Steven Children’s Foundation reaffirmed its commitment to continue reaching out to vulnerable communities across Sierra Leone, ensuring that no child is left behind in the pursuit of education and a better tomorrow.

12/10/2025

Just after the Mass at Cathedral, I joined my beloved SLPP family in Kenema.

For me, now that peace has finally returned to Kenema, I can only say, 'Alhamdulillah.'

I may not promise to bring everything, but I assure you that whatever we bring to Kenema will be top-notch – the very best. One day, people will look at this city and say with pride, “Kenema, how beautiful your party office is!”

No matter what, my husband’s heart remains deeply rooted in Kenema. This district is not just a stronghold; it is a part of his soul and a foundation of his journey.

I told everyone, and I will repeat it again: any political party that does not bring free quality education does not mean well for this country. Education is the light that breaks the chains of poverty and the foundation upon which Sierra Leone will rise.

I encouraged everyone to hold on to unity. The only thing that can stop us from winning 2028 is disunity. Let us therefore stay united, protect our stronghold with wisdom and care, and reach out with love even to those in the opposition. Party elections are over now, we are one country, one people, and one destiny.

Whatever may have happened in the past, let us focus on what truly matters: supporting our great party, the Sierra Leone People’s Party. We can only enjoy the legacy of my husband if we protect it together, because we voted for him, and we must stand by him.

Whenever I come to Kenema, I feel at home. I feel complete. I feel safe and I feel loved.
My kenema people,from the depth of my heart, I say thank you.

First Lady Fatima Maada Bio

FMB.

11/10/2025

In actualizing the government’s Big Five Game-Changers, particularly the Feed Salone Initiative, I joined my husband in launching the harvest of a thriving 60-hectare maize farm in Mambayama, Kori Chiefdom, situated along the Bo–Taiama Highway.

FMB.