Chernor Bah

Minister of Information and Civic Education of #SierraLeone. Feminist. Activist. Dad. Husband (of @fulaniigirl). Co-founder of Purposeful. Tweets mine.

[Ministry of Information & Civic Education S/Leone @MoiceComm]

Minister @Cee_Bah to Deliver Keynote Speech at the 30th AFS Youth Assembly!

We’re proud to share that Sierra Leone’s Minister of Information and Civic Education, H.E. Chernor Bah, will deliver the Keynote Address at the Plenary of the 30th Session of the AFS Youth Assembly in New York City on August 9, 2025.

This year’s Youth Assembly, taking place August 8–10, will bring together 700+ young leaders from over 100 countries under the theme: “Defying Adversity: Empowering Young Global Citizens to Lead”.
Tracks include:
✅ Peace, Policy, and Action
✅ Green Skills for Employment
✅ Youth Mental Health
✅ Advancing Women’s Inclusion and Leadership.
@UNDP
@GOALSierraLeone
@UNFPA

Follow the journey and join the conversation:
📸 Instagram: @theyouthassembly
💼 LinkedIn: The Youth Assembly
📘 Facebook: The Youth Assembly

#YouthAssembly #CivicEducation #Leadership #GlobalCitizens #ChernorBah #AFSYouthAssembly2025 #SierraLeone

[Ministry of Information & Civic Education S/Leone @MoiceComm]

Listen to the Minister of Information and Civic Education, @Cee_Bah, speaking to Radio Democracy 98.1 on Sierra Leone's MCC Compact approval by the United States Government. Minister Bah attributed this success to President Bio's visionary leadership and international stewardship at the United Nations Security Council. Also, Minister Chernor Bah expressed optimism on the lifting of the US Visa Ban on Sierra Leone and urged citizens not to overstay their Visas.

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[Ministry of Information & Civic Education S/Leone @MoiceComm]

The Ministry of Information and Civic Education today 25th July 2025 signed an MoU agreement with one of Sierra Leone’s most consistent development partners GOAL Sierra Leone.

We discussed collaborative efforts on technical support in peer to peer community dialogues, a joint health advocacy program and resource mobilization to promote civic education amongst others.

The Country Director, James Mathiang highlighted the power of information in all aspects, signaling the importance of partnering with the ministry.

On behalf of the Government of Sierra Leone, the Minister of Information and Civic Education @Cee_Bah expressed his sincere appreciation to GOAL SL for their solid presence and commitment to the country through some of our most difficult times.

We are excited to continue exploring other innovative elements, tell positive stories and push the message of this friendship and partnership forward. @GOALSierraLeone

#salonebigpassweall

[Ministry of Information & Civic Education S/Leone @MoiceComm]

The Minister of Information and Civic Education, @Cee_Bah, continues his media engagements on Epic Radio, where he discussed the recently approved Sierra Leone MCC Compact by the United States Government. Minister Bah praised President Bio's leadership and outlined the benefits of the MCC Compact for Sierra Leoneans.

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[Ministry of Information & Civic Education S/Leone @MoiceComm]

Minister of Information and Civic Education @Cee_Bah, on Tuesday's Government Weekly Press Conference, discussed the government's position on the ongoing dialogue regarding the preferred electoral system for Sierra Leone and provided the rationale behind the stance.

On another significant update, Minister Bah urged citizens to contact their financial institutions and mobile operators to link their NINs with their bank accounts and mobile numbers to avoid service disruption.

Download and get the full analysis from the Honourable Minister of Information and Civic Education Chernor Bah

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[Chernor Bah @Cee_Bah]

Breaking News for the people of #SierraLeone! US government approves the continuation of the USD480M MCC grant! Congrats President @julius_maadabio #SaloneBigPasWiAll

[Ministry of Information & Civic Education S/Leone @MoiceComm]

Join us tomorrow for an exclusive press conference addressing the current efforts in combating lawlessness and indiscipline in Freetown. The panel will be led by the Minister of Internal Affairs, Rtd. AIG Morie Lengor. He will be joined by the Deputy Inspector General of Police, Sahr Y. Senesi; Director of Road Safety and Enforcement at SLRSA, Augustine Kaitongi and the Information, Education, and Communication Officer at FCC, Madam Koma Hassan-Kamara. The session will be hosted by the Honourable Minister of Information and Civic Education, @Cee_Bah .

You are invited to participate in the discussion by submitting your questions online through the link: https://t.co/gY4LEeSJsP

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#WeeklyPressConference

[Orange Sierra Leone @Orange_sierra]

High-level Government officials toured the new Orange Digital Center, engaging with students with disabilities & OSVP finalists ahead of Friday’s pitch. The visit affirms Orange SL’s commitment to digital skills & inclusion.

@Cee_Bah @BahSekouamadou @AnnieKatta

[Chernor Bah @Cee_Bah]

Thanks for the incredible investment in human capital and in support of the vision of President @julius_maadabio. The Orange Digital Center is truly impressive! #SaloneBigPasWiAll

[Orange Sierra Leone @Orange_sierra]

High-level Government officials toured the new Orange Digital Center, engaging with students with disabilities & OSVP finalists ahead of Friday’s pitch. The visit affirms Orange SL’s commitment to digital skills & inclusion.

@Cee_Bah @BahSekouamadou @AnnieKatta

[Chernor Bah @Cee_Bah]

🎉 Groundbreaking News!
This week, Cabinet approved #SierraLeone’s first-ever:
National Media & Info Policy – advancing press freedom, access to info, & inclusive media.
National Records & Archives Policy – ensuring gov’t accountability & preserving national memory.
Thanks to all who made this happen! And most to President @julius_maadabio for his vision and leadership!
#SierraLeone #MediaFreedom #GoodGovernance #SaloneBigPasWiAll
@Mrcgsl @SLAJ_Salone

[thomasdixon @thomasd05987132]

Thank You @MoiceComm and @Cee_Bah for the opportunity to chat the way forward for newspaper journalism in Sierra Leone as we embark on a path of rebranding the Guild of Editors

[Chernor Bah @Cee_Bah]

Looking forward to working with chairman @thomasd05987132 and his team at the Guild of Editors to advance press freedom and media excellence in the digital age in #SierraLeone. #SaloneBigPasWiAll

[Ministry of Information & Civic Education S/Leone @MoiceComm]

Minister Chernor Bah meets New Leadership of Guild of Editors: Discuss Advancing Media Excellence in the Digital Age

The new leadership of the Guild of Editors, led by Chairman Thomas Dixon, met with the Minister of Information and Civic Education to chat path forward for the future of journalism in Sierra Leone.

Their conversation focused on key priorities:
🔹 A national strategy to enhance high editorial standards
🔹 Tackling the impact of Artificial Intelligence on journalism
🔹 Boosting digital and tech skills for media professionals
🔹 Deepening collaboration with the Ministry

The Minister welcomed the team, congratulated the new executive, and pledged continued partnership to promote professional journalism and an informed citizenry. @Cee_Bah
@thomasd05987132

#DigitalJournalism #GuildOfEditors #SierraLeone #CivicEducation #AIAndJournalism #SaloneBigPasWiAll

[Chernor Bah @Cee_Bah]

#SaloneBigPasWiAll #SaloneX #SierraLeone #ECOWAS

[António Costa @eucopresident]

In the margins of the @gavi summit, I had a warm exchange with President @julius_maadabio. I commended Sierra Leone’s National Unity Agreement — a powerful example of dialogue over division.

As Sierra Leone takes on the Economic Community of West African States #ECOWAS Chair, I congratulated President Bio and expressed confidence in his leadership for regional peace and progress.

[Ministry of Information & Civic Education S/Leone @MoiceComm]

Minister Reaffirms Commitment to Press Freedom and Digital Rights at National Policy Dialogue Organised by Paradigm Initiative and the Media Reform Coordinating Group

Freetown, Sierra Leone – June 24, 2025

Minister of Information and Civic Education, @Cee_Bah, has reaffirmed the government’s unwavering commitment to press freedom, privacy rights, and responsible journalism at a national digital policy engagement focused on Sierra Leone’s cybercrime, data protection, and anti-terrorism laws.

Delivering the keynote address at the high-level dialogue in Freetown, Minister Bah emphasized that ongoing legal and policy reforms under President Julius Maada Bio’s administration are designed to strengthen democratic governance, expand civic space, and build a more resilient digital ecosystem.

_“Our legal frameworks must protect press freedom, promote an open society, and respect the privacy and dignity of every Sierra Leonean,”_ the Minister stated. _“I am committed to being a partner in the progressive reform of this sector, and we will do this work together.”_

The Minister announced that two major national policy documents—the Media and Information Policy and the Records and Archives Policy—have been formally tabled in Cabinet for approval. Both policies were developed through nationwide consultations and are expected to modernize the country’s information and records infrastructure. He described them as “groundbreaking” and central to Sierra Leone’s drive toward greater transparency, accountability, and historical preservation.

Highlighting President Bio’s record, Bah noted Sierra Leone’s improved ranking on the World Press Freedom Index and the repeal of the criminal libel law as proof of the administration’s commitment to media freedom.

_“Under President Bio’s leadership, Sierra Leone is now one of the most open media environments in West Africa,”_ he said. “This progress is no accident—it reflects deliberate choices to empower journalists, support free expression, and embrace transparency.”

Minister Bah also underscored the Ministry’s efforts to institutionalize proactive information sharing, citing weekly government press briefings, citizen engagement platforms, and real-time crisis communication as part of its approach to building public trust.

At the same time, the Minister acknowledged the growing pressures facing the media sector in the digital age, including the race to break news and the rise of unverified content shared by citizen journalists.

_“When speed overrides accuracy, trust is eroded,”_ he cautioned. “We must address the critical capacity gaps in journalism by investing in ethical reporting, rewarding integrity, and providing more opportunities for professional growth.”

He further noted that the Data Protection Policy and Bill—currently in advanced stages—aims to balance individual privacy rights with the public’s right to know, ensuring protections for both citizens and journalists in the digital space.

The policy engagement brought together key stakeholders from government, civil society, academia, media, and international partners to deliberate on how Sierra Leone can responsibly regulate digital technologies while protecting fundamental freedoms.

In closing, Minister Bah urged all actors to work collaboratively to sustain reforms and build a digital future that is open, secure, and fair.

[Chernor Bah @Cee_Bah]

Fact checking must be factual. I hope our friends at @DubawaSL will do the right thing. Their work is critical. We must all be held to a high standard- the truth. #SaloneBigPasWiAll

[Ministry of Information & Civic Education S/Leone @MoiceComm]

At today's press conference, Minister @Cee_Bah encouraged @DubawaSL to correct their fact-checking claim against the Ministry. Minister Bah emphasised that the Ministry of Information and Civic Education always publishes factual and timely information for public consumption.

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[Chernor Bah @Cee_Bah]

The partnership between the #UnitedStates and #SierraLeone is strong and continues to show dividends. This is another game changer. #salonebigpaswiall

[U.S. Embassy Freetown @USEmbFreetown]

Congratulations to #SierraLeone on the signature of this landmark agreement for the construction of a liquified natural gas (LNG) terminal in Freetown. This $150 million investment to be constructed and supplied by U.S.-company AG&P will transform Sierra Leone into a regional supplier of American-sourced fuel to power West Africa’s energy needs.

Read more: https://t.co/RSNsow4zKn

[Ministry of Information & Civic Education S/Leone @MoiceComm]

Ministry of Information and Civic Education's Press Conference

Tuesday 24th June 2025

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

At the weekly press conference held on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, senior government officials provided the public with updates on a range of national issues. These included clarifications on the country’s Stand Alone 5G network launch, progress on electoral reform through the Tripartite Committee, preparations for a national electoral dialogue, and new insights from the 2025 Afro-Barometer report. Click the link for the key highlights.https://t.co/nPDxHVc7SB

[Chernor Bah @Cee_Bah]

#FeedSalone is gaining steam. Thanks to #President @julius_maadabio. #SaloneBigPasWiAll

[Henry Musa Kpaka @hmkpaka]

Our latest annual yield and production survey data suggests #SierraLeone produced about 1.39 million metric tons of paddy rice in 2024, with IVS and upland ecologies contributed the most. The strong production from upland suggest farmers are using more of the upland for rice cultivation, despite lower average yield relative to other ecologies.

This year we launched a special initiative to promote more rice production in IVS to help reduce deforestation resulting from shifting cultivation in upland rice farming.

[Chernor Bah @Cee_Bah]

Today, along with the Board of Trustees and management of SLBC, we met with a broad spectrum of tenants at Leicester Peak, to begin ushering in a new era of clarity, consistency, and predictability in how we manage this critical national infrastructure.

Our focus is to standardize all lease and co-location agreements — making them fair, transparent, and enforceable. This will ensure SLBC and the state can maximise returns from Leicester Peak while providing order, security, and predictability for all co-locators.

We will seek Cabinet approval to formalize this direction and strengthen accountability going forward.
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