Solomon Jamiru

[Julius Maada Bio @julius_maadabio]

Today, I paid a working visit to His Excellency Abdelmadjid Tebboune (@TebbouneAmadjid) President of #Algeria at the El Mouradia Palace in Algiers.

During the visit, we discussed our shared interest in advancing Sierra Leone-Algeria relations, anchored on the longstanding and mutually beneficial relationship that exists between our two countries.

To this end, we discussed plans to have the 3rd Joint Commission Cooperation (JCC) to promote cooperation in the areas of #education, #energy, #agriculture, #fisheries and #military.

Also, we agreed to activate plans towards hosting embassies in our respective countries to further strengthen people-to-people engagement between both countries.

We jointly agreed on the imperative of promoting #Africa’s Common Position on the Reform of the @UN #SecurityCouncil during our tenure at the #UNSC, as advanced in the Ezulwini Consensus and Sirte Declaration.

#SierraLeone and Algeria took their seats as Non-Permanent Members of the #UnitedNations Security Council and we are committed to using our two-year tenure towards promoting Africa’s Common Position at the Security Council.

[Julius Maada Bio @julius_maadabio]

📺 HIS EXCELLENCY PRESIDENT JULIUS MAADA BIO’S 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣3️⃣ REVIEW HIGHLIGHTS

My Fellow Sierra Leoneans,

As the curtains fall on 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣3️⃣, as individuals and a nation, we’ve surmounted challenges and heralded victories!

Through it all, we have remained unwavering in our determination to work daily towards improving the quality of life of every Sierra Leonean through our sustainable development efforts.

May the year 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣4️⃣ bring us more wins, #peace, #unity and prosperity!

THANK YOU for the opportunity to serve you from the highest office of our Nation.

God Bless You!

#HappyNewYear2024 In Advance!

[Julius Maada Bio @julius_maadabio]

Today, I joined my brother and our host His Excellency @CyrilRamaphosa, President of #SouthAfrica and members of the @_AfricanUnion in Johannesburg to mark the 20th Anniversary of the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM).

On this auspicious milestone, we acknowledge the selfless strides of the African Leaders who laid the foundation for this important self-assessment instrument designed to promote accountability, transparency and adherence to democratic principles.

As the Chair of the African Peer Review (APR) Forum of Heads of State and Government, I extend my gratitude to all Member States, citizens, and the @APRMorg Continental Secretariat for their unwavering support and commitment to enhancing our governance structures and strengthening cooperation and stimulating integration among countries.

The impact of the #APRM is undeniable. Participating countries have witnessed tangible improvements in areas such as political participation, transparency and accountability, human rights, and economic management.

As we mark this 20th Anniversary, I invite the 12 remaining African Union Member States to accede to the APRM, so that together we can advance the Vision of the APRM which is the full actualisation of transformative leadership and practice for the Africa We All Want.

I thank the APR Panel of Eminent
Persons and APRM Secretariat for the recognition of my leadership and the symbolic gift.

#APRMat20

#TheAfricaWeWant🌍

[Chernor Bah @Cee_Bah]

After the second day of questioning by the Sierra Leone police, former president of Sierra Leone, Ernest Bai Koroma has been granted bail on self recognizance and with the condition that he stays in the confines of his property at Goderich with restricted number of visiting guests (3 from his family and 3 from his party). The conditions include that he can’t step out of the house without the expressed permission of the inspector general of police. These terms will apply until his return to the police to continue the questioning on Monday at 11:00am.

[Solomon Jamiru @SolomonJamiru]

Following the national address by His Excellency @PresidentBio last evening, assuring citizens of calm, the nationwide curfew has been revised accordingly-it now holds from 9pm-6am daily until further notice.

[Julius Maada Bio @julius_maadabio]

Fellow Sierra Leoneans,

I bring you greetings from the Presidential Lodge in Freetown.

In the early hours of this morning, there was a breach of security at the Military Barracks at Wilberforce in Freetown, as some unidentified individuals attacked the military armoury.

However, they were repelled by our gallant Security Forces and calm has been restored.

As the combined team of our Security Forces continue to root out the remnant of the fleeing renegades, a nationwide curfew has been declared and citizens are encouraged to stay indoors.

The PEACE of our beloved NATION is PRICELESS and we shall continue to protect the peace and security of Sierra Leone against the forces that wish to truncate our much-cherished stability.

We remain resolute in our determination to protect democracy in Sierra Leone and I urge all Sierra Leoneans to unite towards this collective responsibility.

Long Live The Republic of Sierra Leone. 🇸🇱

[Solomon Jamiru @SolomonJamiru]

Nationwide curfew has been declared with immediate effect; citizens advised to stay indoors.

[Solomon Jamiru @SolomonJamiru]

His Excellency @PresidentBio has been warmly received in Oyala, Equatorial Guinea, as Coordinator of the African Union Committee of 10 Heads of State and Government on UN Security Council reform. He is due to chair the 5th C-10 Summit.

[Solomon Jamiru @SolomonJamiru]

His Excellency @PresidentBio departs Freetown today 23rd Nov to attend the 5th AU Committee of Ten Heads of state (C-10) Summit in Oyala, Equatorial Guinea.
H.E Bio is Coordinator for the Common African Position on the reform of the UN Security Council, and Chair of the summit.

[FANDAY TURAY Esq @FANDAYTURAY]

Pleased to inform SLs that a new era for public transport system has emerged. Thank you @PresidentBio and the WB SL. It is to support
the urban mobility reforms and formalising public transport operations. Key to this is the delivery of high quality capacity buses. Proud to announce the arrival of the 50 Buses in Freetown.@Cee_Bah @dsengeh

[Solomon Jamiru @SolomonJamiru]

His Excellency President Julius Maada Bio @PresidentBio today joined colleague Heads of State at the 50th Independence Anniversary celebration of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau. Congratulations to H.E General Umaro Sissoco Embalo @USEmbalo and the people of Guinea-Bissau

[Solomon Jamiru @SolomonJamiru]

His Excellency @PresidentBio has returned home following his successful engagements at two international events of immense economic value #AfricaInvestmentForum (Marrakech, Morocco), and
#Saudi_African_Summit (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia). Trade and investment, Food Security.

[Solomon Jamiru @SolomonJamiru]

With Feed Salone, Trade and Investment at the core of his economic diplomacy compass, His Excellency @PresidentBio heads to Marrakech, Kingdom of Morocco for the Africa Investment Forum, and later to Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the Saudi-Africa Summit.

[Solomon Jamiru @SolomonJamiru]

MCC scorecard -The good news is, Sierra Leone passes again. US Ambassador Bryan Hunt @USEmbFreetown congratulates His Excellency @PresidentBio and says “this is a testament to your leadership”. Details to follow…

[Solomon Jamiru @SolomonJamiru]

Today, His Excellency @PresidentBio warmly received Dr Isatou Touray @DrIsatouTouray Envoy of ‘the Uniting to Combat Tropical Diseases’ and former Vice President of The Gambia. President Bio hailed for making Africa proud and asked to lend political weight to the global campaign.

[Solomon Jamiru @SolomonJamiru]

As Senegal’s President H.E @Macky_Sall showcases Dakar Special Economic Zone at today’s operationalization, Hon Vice President @VP_Jalloh indeed has an enriching experience. Thankfully, H.E @PresidentBio has made SEZs a key priority in the new trade and industrial horizon.

[Solomon Jamiru @SolomonJamiru]

Today at State House, His Excellency @PresidentBio met with the Independent Media Commission and the Sierra Leone Labour Congress: reiterated Government’s commitment to media freedom as well as protecting workers’ rights and well-being

[Julius Maada Bio @julius_maadabio]

Today, in line with my Government’s commitment to pursuing a transformative path towards a more sustainable and secure energy future, we launched Sierra Leone’s first National Climate Resilience And Energy Transition Dialogue.

This Dialogue aimed at developing a Just and Inclusive Energy Transition Plan and a Climate Resilient Agricultural and Food Systems Strategy for the country will galvanise input from the public and private sectors, development partners and civil society organisations.

During my Keynote Address, I highlighted the dangers that we face as a nation due to climate variability and #climatechange, which affect citizens and make climate adaptation efforts more pressing as rapid changes in weather patterns erode the productivity of local water and food systems and generate unintended consequences for sustainable development.

I also shared my Government’s medium and long-term vision for energy, including comprehensive energy sector reforms to provide the enabling environment to achieve at least 300MW of new generation capacity by 2028 including a significant share of renewable energy, and mobilising investments for 1GW energy generation capacity over the next 10-15 years for local consumption and export in the sub-region.

Our country must unlock its huge #renewableenergy potential and combine this with conventional energy to light up and power our homes and businesses.

This National Dialogue is a step in the right direction to build strategic partnerships on #energy that allow us to reach a greater level of ambition and delivery.

With our collective effort, we shall achieve our vision of transforming #SierraLeone into a regional leader in #cleanenergy access, climate resilience and #foodsecurity.

[Solomon Jamiru @SolomonJamiru]

Addressing OACPS Ambassadors here in Brussels, and also pitching Sierra Leone as a choice destination to some key business leaders, His Excellency @PresidentBio has been hailed as ‘a beacon of hope, leadership, and transformation on the continent’.

[Solomon Jamiru @SolomonJamiru]

ECOWAS-AU-Commonwealth-mediated dialogue kick-starts as @PresidentBio confers his unflinching support and blessings