06/08/2025
UNIQUE CONCEPT MEDIA ONLINE TV NEWS
Madam Diana Veronica Fillie Blackie Launches Her Manifesto for SLAJ South Secretary General Position
By: Mohamed Sam Foray
Date: August 5, 2025
In a landmark moment for female leadership in Sierra Leoneโs media landscape, Madam Diana Veronica Fillia Blackie, a seasoned journalist and respected advocate for press freedom, officially launched her manifesto as a candidate for Secretary General of the Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (SLAJ), Southern Region. The event took place at the prestigious Imperial Hotel in Bo City and attracted a host of journalists, media professionals, and dignitaries from across the region.
The event was chaired by Madam Fatmata Grace Okekearu, who lauded Madam Diana for her bold step and unwavering commitment to serve. In her opening remarks, she emphasized the importance of collective support for visionary candidates who uphold journalistic integrity and unity.
Delivering a strong message on solidarity, George Philip Jambawai, Regional Manager of Africa Young Voices (AYV) South, encouraged members of the press to speak with one voice during the upcoming SLAJ elections.
โLet us work with one voice and vote wiselyโfor the betterment of SLAJ and the region at large,โ he urged.
Representing the Women in the Media Sierra Leone (WIMSAL), Madam, Beatrice Sao Bundu Regional Vice Coordinator, celebrated the growing participation of women in media leadership. She offered an impassioned endorsement:
โOn behalf of women in the media, I want to reaffirm to you, Madam Diana, that we are with you in this fight.โ
In her address, Madam Diana laid out a compelling vision for the future of SLAJ South, pledging to champion inclusivity, transparency, and professional development for all members. She highlighted her long-standing service and leadership in various media and governance roles, particularly with WIMSAL and the National Women in Governance Network.
โI stand for proactive leadership, integrity, and the inclusive growth of our media community,โ she stated. โTogether, we will amplify our voices and elevate our profession.โ
The ceremony reached its pinnacle when Mr. Henry Pawel, Chief Administrator of the Bo City Council, officially launched the manifesto. He commended Madam Dianaโs courage and described the moment as a significant step forward in strengthening the democratic and professional processes within SLAJ.
As the SLAJ Southern Region election approaches, Madam Dianaโs manifesto launch stands as a defining moment, not just for her campaign, but for the broader advancement of female leadership and media excellence in Sierra Leone.
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