As moves to strengthen the decentralization process and the resuscitation of Local Government District Councils continue throughout the country, four newly appointed Local Government Commissioners and a Chairman of the Local Government Service Commission have taken their Oath of office in the presence of the Head of State, President Alhaji Dr. Ahmad Tejan Kabbah, at his Hill Station office in Freetown.

Presenting the five appointees to the President at the swearing-in ceremony, the Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Mr. Sidique Brima said that the newly-appointed Commissioners have gone through the procedures for appointment and have been approved by Parliament.

After taking the Oath, President Ahmad Tejan Kabbah admonished them to realize the enormous task ahead of them, stating that their appointments mean that they are going to be managers of the human resources of the District Councils and because of this, their appointments have been strictly based on relevant work experience, and on the fact that they are persons who are trainable and understand what career development is. He advised the Chairman to design a proper job description so that every one will know exactly what is expected of them, as their performance will be strictly evaluated.

The newly appointed Chairman of the Local Government Service Commission, Mr. David Minah, on behalf of his colleagues Commissioners, thanked President Kabbah for their appointment and the fatherly advice he has given them. He said they are aware of the enormity of the task ahead of them, and promised to do their best to justify that the job assigned to them was based on their ability to do the job. Mr. Minah however appealed to President Kabbah for support until they are able to stand on their own, as they are yet a newly born baby.

The new Commissioners of the Local Government Service Commission are; Dr. Amadu Bangura, Mrs. Margaret Daboh, Mrs. Elizabeth Sandy, Mrs. Susan Williams and Mr. David Minah, who serves as Chairman of Commission.