Sierra Leone: News & Information: February 2005 Archives: President Kabbah

Archive of February 2006 Reports

President Kabbah Opens Sierra Leone Investment Forum

After years of civil strife Sierra Leone is at peace. Security and stability are restored, democracy and accountability firmly established, and the rule of law prevails on the basis of a solid constitution. The country is open for business. The Commonwealth Business Council in partnership with the Government of Sierra Leone has organised the first global investor conference in post-conflict Sierra Leone.
According to its organisers there has never been a better time for international investors and entrepreneurs to take a look at a country on the verge of recovery-led growth. In August 2005 a Security Council resolution mandated the newly established UN Integrated Office in Sierra Leone to "create an enabling environment for private investment." In the months that followed, international donors pledged US$800 million for the purposes of national reconstruction.
The next step is for the private sector to take these enabling measures forward through investment on the ground.

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(28th March 2006)

China Donates Tractors And Equipment

The Chinese Ambassador, Mr. Cheng Wenju has again donated tractors and other Agricultural equipments to the President Alhaj Dr. Ahmad Tejan Kabbah at the Youyi Building in Freetown on Monday 27th March 2006, to enhance the government's food self sufficiency programme. This is in addition to a similar consignment of agricultural equipments don ated to the country last year.
According to the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Dr. Sama Mondeh, the agreement to donate these tractors and other equipments dates back to June 2002, during the World Food Summit in Rome, when the Chinese government offered to assist in Sierra Leone's Food Security drive. In line with this promise, fifty (50) Sierra Leoneans have been trained in China in Agriculture and food processing methods.

(27th March 2006)

President Kabbah Returns After An Eight-Day Tour

His Excellency the President, Alhaji Dr. Ahmad Tejan Kabbah, returned to Freetown on Thursday 23rd March after official tours to Bo, Kenema, Tongo, Koidu and Makeni.
The President and his entourage left Freetown on Thursday 16th March for Bo where he recognised three newly-elected Paramount Chiefs of Kemoh Chiefdom, Yawbeko Chiefdom and Kpaka Chiefdom, all in Bonthe Districts.
In Kenema President Kabbah commissioned the new SLBS television machines to ensure TV coverage in the eastern and parts of the southern provinces. On the same day 17th March the President officially opened the new College Hall and the Nursing School of the Eastern Polytechnique.
As Chancellor of public universities in the country the President conferred degrees and diplomas on graduating students of the Eastern Polytechnique on Saturday 18th March and recognised the newly-elected Paramount Chief of Dea Chiefdom on Monday 20th March.
The President and his entourage travelled to Koidu Town in the Kono District on Tuesday 21st March via Tongo. At Tongo the President was greeted by an enthusiastic crowd of SLPP party faithfuls led by Member of Parliament for the area, Honourable Dr. Bernadette Lahai.. Upon arrival in Koidu later that day, the President recognised three newly-elected Paramount Chiefs of Nimikoro, Tankoro and Gbane Kandor Chiefdoms.
President Kabbah continued his tour by road to Makeni on Wednesday 22nd March where he opened the Northern Province Agricultural Show and Trade Fair the following day. The President returned to Freetown the same day Thursday 23rd March after touring the three Provincial Regions and their capitals for eight days.

(23rd March 2006)

Address By President Kabbah On Commonwealth Day

Today we celebrate Commonwealth day and, in so doing, Sierra Leone's membership of the Commonwealth Family of Nations. It is 45 years ago since Sierra Leone joined the Commonwealth. Today we renew our commitment to its shared values of tolerance, respect, and equality and to uphold its fundamental principles of democracy, human rights, the rule of law and sustainable socio-economic development.
The Commonwealth message for this year, entitled "Health Vitality: the Commonwealth Challenge" is extremely appropriate not only in the context of healthy living but also through paying special attention to sustaining environmental harmony. Many of our countries today, especially those of the third world are in grave danger of decimating their respective populations by decadent environmental conditions; pollution, degrading waste management activities, lack of access to clean running water, and properly prepared food.
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(13th March 2006)

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(12th March 2006)

Chinese Ambassador Hands Over Naval Patrol Boat To President Kabbah

The Chinese Ambassador to the Republic of Sierra Leone, H.E. Mr. Chen Wenju on Friday 10th March 2006 handed over a Naval Patrol boat with its accompanying communication equipments and spare parts to the Naval Wing of the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces, at the Government Wharf in Freetown.

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(10th March 2006)

ADDRESS BY HIS EXCELLENCY THE PRESIDENT, ALHAJI DR AHMAD TEJAN KABBAH ON THE OCCASION OF THE COMMEMORATION OF INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY.
(8th March 2006)

Supreme Court Judges Sworn-In

Two newly appointed Judges of the Supreme Court of Sierra Leone, Justice Emile Columbus Thompson-Davis and Justice Virginia Ayodele Dorothy Wright on Friday 3rd March 2006 took the Oath of Office before His Excellency the President, Alhaji Dr. Ahmad Tejan Kabbah.
After taking the Oath of Office, President Kabbah sincerely thanked them for agreeing to serve their country at a time when their services are needed even after they had retired from the service. He expressed admiration for the patriotism they have shown and very much appreciated their spirit to accept to work again for their country. He said their long and wide experience will bring to bear on the sense of direction the Judiciary will take.

(3rd March 2006)

Ghanaian High Commissioner Presents Credentials

The Ghanaian High Commissioner accredited to Republic of Sierra Leone, Dr. Mokowa Blay Adu-Gyamfi, on Friday 3rd March 2006 presented his Letter of Credence and Letter of Recall of his predecessor to President Ahmad Tejan Kabbah at his Hill station Office, Freetown.
Presenting her Letters of Credence, Dr. Mokowa Blay Adu-Gyamfi, conveyed fraternal greetings from President John Agyekum Kufuor, President of the Republic of Ghana
She stated that the people of Ghana have been following with keen interest and great administration the significant and commendable progress Sierra Leone has been making since President Kabbah's famous declaration of the 'War Don Don' in January, 2002. She praised President Kabbah for successfully bringing the period of peacekeeping to a close in 2005, a great achievement and a source of pride not only for his Government and the people of Sierra Leone but also for all the peoples in the region and the entire peace loving people of the world. She said that the desire and willingness of the Government and people of Sierra Leone for peace has paid off in the success of UNAMSIL - a success which is second to none in the history of United Nations Peacekeeping operations around the world.

(3rd March 2006)

India High Commissioner Presents Credentials

The High Commissioner of India accredited to the Republic of Sierra Leone, Mr. Amarendra Khatua, on Friday 3rd March 2006 presented his Letter of Credence and Letter of Recall of his predecessor to President Ahmad Tejan Kabbah at his Hill station Office, Freetown.
While presenting his Letter of Credence and the Letter of Recall for his predecessor, Mr. Amarendra Khatua conveyed greetings of good wish from thee President, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, the Government and the people of India for the health and happiness of His Excellency, for the success of his Government and for the well-being and prosperity of his country and friendly people.

(3rd March 2006)