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Public Sector Reform Unit, 8 Wesley Street Freetown, Freetown (2026)

18/08/2026

HRMO Inducts newly recruited Civil Servants

Freetown, Sierra Leone — 17 August 2026: The Human Resource Management Office, HRMO, has conducted an induction training programme for newly recruited civil servants, marking the beginning of their professional journey in public service.

The induction programme was designed to equip the new recruits with the knowledge, values, ethical standards and professional responsibilities required to effectively serve the government and people of Sierra Leone.

Addressing the participants, the Director of Public Sector Reform Unit, PSRU, Mr. Sulaiman Phoray-Musa, described public service as a noble calling and urged the newly inducted civil servants to take their responsibilities seriously.

He reminded them of the privileges accorded them having given such rare opportunity among millions of Sierra Leoneans to serve in the public service, pointing out that their conduct and decisions in the workplace could have a direct impact on national development and the lives of citizens.

“Public service is a trust placed in your hands by the people of this country,” Director Phoray-Musa told the participants.

He emphasized that the manner in which civil servants discharge their duties is just as important as the duties themselves, stressing the need for integrity, professionalism, impartiality, accountability and commitment to the public good.

According to him, the induction training was a critical foundation for new entrants as participants came from different backgrounds, cultures and professional experiences. He added that the programme would help them understand the standards and values that guide the Civil Service and prevent them from acting in ways that could undermine the institution.

Director Phoray-Musa encouraged the new civil servants to approach the training with seriousness, humility, curiosity and eagerness to learn. He urged them to actively participate, ask questions and engage with the senior public servants and experienced professionals who would facilitate the programme.

He noted that the participants had a rare opportunity to interact directly with senior government officials and experienced professionals whose years of service could provide valuable lessons for their own careers.

Looking into the future, Director Phoray-Musa encouraged the recruits to see their induction as the beginning of a long-term career in national service. He noted that some of them could eventually rise to positions such as Permanent Secretaries, Directors or serve in the Foreign Service representing Sierra Leone internationally.

He therefore urged them to build their careers on strong character, professionalism and dedication to the public interest.

In his concluding remarks, Director Sulaiman Phoray-Musa warmly welcomed the newly recruited officers to the Civil Service of Sierra Leone and wished them a career characterized by continuous learning, meaningful contribution, professional excellence and distinguished service to the nation.

The induction programme brings together newly recruited civil servants and senior public service officials as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen professionalism, ethical conduct and effective service delivery within Sierra Leone’s public sector.

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06/08/2026

Director of PSRU Lectures on Policy Formulation at IPAM

Freetown, Wednesday 5th August 2026: The Director of the Public Sector Reform Unit, Mr. Sulaiman Phoray-Musa, has delivered a thought-provoking lecture at the Institute of Public Administration and Management (IPAM), emphasizing the urgent need for effective and evidence-based policy formulation in Sierra Leone.

Drawing on real-world examples, he highlighted the alarming statistic of over 1,300 annual Okada accidents, underscoring the importance of regulation and data-driven decision-making. He stressed that policies must be inclusive, transparent, and accountable, reflecting societal values while promoting national stability.

The lecture explored the interrelation between policy and governance, noting that without clear frameworks, chaos and inefficiency prevail. He pointed out that failed initiatives such as free quality school education, health sector reforms, and public financial management reforms were cited as cautionary examples of policies lacking proper stakeholder involvement and monitoring.

Key actors in the policy cycle according the the Director, including the government, media, academia, civil society, and the private sector as they are crucial to shaping effective solutions. Mr Phoray-Musa pointed to successful models, such as Benin’s digitization of Okada riders, as evidence that well-designed policies can deliver tangible results.

Challenges in policy implementation, particularly corruption and inefficiency within institutions like the National Power Authority, were also discussed. The Director emphasized the importance of cost-benefit analysis and risk management to ensure sustainability and transparency.

In addition, he noted the need for a national development plan that transcends party politics as it would provide a unified roadmap for addressing Sierra Leone’s pressing issues, ensuring that resources are used effectively and equitably.

The session concluded with a call to action as participants were encouraged to take an active role in policy formulation and monitoring, ensuring that policies are not only well-designed but also effectively implemented. “Policies must be inclusive, transparent, and accountable,” the Director emphasized, urging continued efforts to strengthen the Government of Sierra Leone’s development framework.

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05/08/2026

PSRU and IPAM Strengthen Public Service Readiness Through Micro-Credentials Program

Freetown, Sierra Leone – The Public Sector Reform Unit (PSRU) has partnered with the Institute of Public Administration and Management (IPAM) to advance civic education and public service readiness through an innovative Micro-Credentials program.

The initiative featured a dynamic Civic Responsibility Seminar facilitated by the Director of PSRU, who engaged students in thought-provoking discussions on democracy, accountability, and the role of citizens in nation-building.

The seminar began with a strong call to action: citizens must question politicians about how public resources are spent. The Director urged participants to report crimes, including cybercrimes and fraudulent activities often linked to university students.

He highlighted the damaging effects of scams such as “Yahoo boys” and 419 frauds, stressing that failure to report crimes undermines society’s integrity.

Citizens were reminded of their duty to obey the law and contribute to national development. The Director emphasized the need for Environmental sharing a personal story of planting 500 trees on his birthday as a symbolic commitment to sustainability. He encouraged students to adopt similar practices to protect forests and promote ecological balance.

On Taxes as a burden and a responsibility the Director recounted his own experiences of paying taxes while demanding accountability for poor service delivery. He criticized tax evasion, noting that those who avoid taxes yet benefit from public services weaken governance. He underscored that paying taxes empowers citizens to hold government accountable.

With regards to rights and peaceful advocacy the Director urged students to act as peace ambassadors, avoid disruptive behavior in public discussions, and embrace nonviolent participation in politics. He emphasized that peace and respect are essential for democratic progress.

Participants were asked to reflect on five rights they enjoy—such as freedom of movement, the right to vote, and the right to education—and five responsibilities often neglected, including obeying the law, paying taxes, and voting. The exercise highlighted the balance between rights and responsibilities in building a functional society.

The seminar reinforced democratic principles: rule of law, participation, separation of powers, accountability, equality, and human rights. Citizens were encouraged to vote, attend community meetings, and engaged in public consultations. Voluntary work and peaceful advocacy were presented as vital contributions to good governance.

A case study illustrated the dangers of excluding citizens from decision-making. The Director presented a scenario where a local council planned a market without consulting residents.

Students analyzed the violation of democratic principles and proposed solutions, reinforcing the importance of transparency and accountability in governance.

This collaboration between PSRU and IPAM demonstrates a forward-looking approach to civic education, equipping future leaders with the knowledge and responsibility to strengthen Sierra Leone’s democracy and public service delivery.

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31/07/2026

PSRU Engages SLBC on MFR Implementation and Institutional Reforms

Freetown, Friday 31st July 2026: The Public Sector Reform Unit (PSRU) has engaged the Sierra Leone Broadcasting Corporation (SLBC) in a strategic meeting to advance the implementation of the Management and Functional Review (MFR) recommendations and institutional reforms.

Director of PSRU, Sulaiman Phoray Musa, confirmed that the recommendations have already been approved by Cabinet that makes it mandatory for them to be implemented. He noted that the implementation framework has categorized the recommendations into short, medium and long term.

He stated that the Ministry of Finance has been authorized to support critical components that has fiduciary implications as most of the critical recommendations must be implemented before the next meeting with the moral guarantors by December this year.

The Director General of SLBC, Madam Josephine Kamara expressed appreciation for the meeting but however highlighted challenges in staff recruitment and replacement.

She spoke of the high attrition rate as a result of poor conditions of service but with the intervention of the Ministry of Finance in terms of enhanced salaries, staff morale and confidence have been boosted.

She reaffirmed SLBC’s commitment to implementing the 43 actionable recommendations and thematic reform areas.

The Chief of Programmes, Mr. Albert Williams, explained that the meeting focused on the implementation of 255 recommendations across the five Elections Management Bodies, EMBs, with SLBC accounting for 43 actionable items. Key priorities include staff rationalization, salary increments, and technical backstopping.

Among the critical recommendations was the need for a national public broadcaster policy to precede amendments to the SLBC Act, independence of the public broadcaster, fair usage of air time by all political parties.

The meeting underscored the importance of financial sustainability of SLBC to enhance its effectiveness.

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31/07/2026

PSRU Engages Independent Media Commission on MFR Implementation and Institutional Reforms

Thursday 30th July 2026, 8 Wesley Street Freetown: The engagement reaffirmed the shared commitment of the PSRU and the Independent Media Commission to translating reform recommendations into concrete actions that will strengthen institutional performance and enhance service delivery.

Speaking during the meeting with the IMC’s leadership, the Director of PSRU, Mr. Sulaiman Phoray-Musa, explained that the MFR report has successfully completed the required approval processes.

He noted that the report has received the approval of Cabinet that makes it mandatory for all the prescribed to be implemented.

Mr. Phoray-Musa informed the Commission that a key component of the implementation process is staff capacity assessment and rationalisation. He explained that the exercise will evaluate the existing workforce, including staff numbers, qualifications, competencies and assigned responsibilities, to ensure the institution is appropriately structured to effectively deliver on its mandate. He further noted that other recommendations require legal, policy reforms and institutional restructuring.

The PSRU Director encouraged the leadership of IMC to continue collaborating closely with PSRU, emphasising that sustained inter-institutional cooperation is essential to advancing the Government’s public sector reform agenda and improving service delivery.

Chief of Programmes, PSRU, Mr. Albert R.C.E. Williams, presented the implementation matrix developed from the IMC’s MFR report, explaining that it translates the review’s findings into actionable roadmap for the Commission’s leadership and key stakeholders.

He stated that the review identified structural, legal and operational gaps that constrained the IMC’s ability to effectively discharge its statutory mandate.

The implementation matrix consolidates recommendations across 13 thematic areas into a single planning tool, assigning responsible institutions, priority levels and indicative timelines to guide implementation, monitoring and evaluation.

Responding on behalf of the Commission, IMC Executive Secretary, Mr. Khalil Kallon, expressed satisfaction that the MFR process has steadily progressed to the implementation stage.

He highlighted several initiatives undertaken by the Commission in recent months, including the introduction of online media monitoring, which covers bloggers, online broadcasters and selected WhatsApp platforms.

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29/07/2026

PSRU, IPCB Strengthen Partnership to Advance Institutional Reforms

Wednesday 29th July 2026, 8 Wesley Street Freetown: The Public Sector Reform Unit (PSRU) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening public institutions through evidence-based reforms during engagements with the leadership and cross section of staff of the Independent Police Complaints Board (IPCB).

The main objective of the engagement was to establish the purpose of implementation matrix for the recommendations as contained in the Management and Functional Review conducted in 2025.

The Management and Functional Review sets out recommendation across IPCB’s legal framework, structure, staffing, training, logistics and accommodation. This matrix consolidates all 22 recommendations into a single actionable plan.

Speaking during the engagement, PSRU Director, Mr. Sulaiman Phoray-Musa, reaffirmed the Unit’s commitment to supporting public institutions in building effective governance systems through evidence-based reforms.

He disclosed that the Management and Functional Review (MFR) report for IPCB has received the concurrence of Cabinet that requires all the twenty-two recommendations to be implemented.

He highlighted the importance of sustained collaboration between the PSRU and MDAs to ensure that reform recommendations are well understood and effectively implemented.

Chief of Programmes, Mr. Albert R. E. C. Williams, underscored the need for accurate staff data and the development of a comprehensive legal framework to strengthen the IPCB’s mandate.

He encouraged the Board’s leadership and staff to maintain the cooperative spirit, expressing confidence that together both institution would successfully deliver the reform objectives.

In response, IPCB Executive Secretary, Mr. Rashid Kabba, praised PSRU for its professionalism and dedication during the review process, adding that the draft MFR report is a significant milestone in the Board’s reform journey.

He reaffirmed IPCB’s commitment to implementing the recommendations, and expressed confidence that the reforms will enhance the Board’s effectiveness, independence, and public accountability.

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29/07/2026

Director of PSRU Unveils Roadmap for Transforming Civil Service Training College into Public Service Academy

Tuesday 28th July 2026, Civil Service Academy Freetown: The Director of the Public Sector Reform Unit (PSRU), Mr. Sulaiman Phoray- Musa, has presented a comprehensive roadmap for transforming the Civil Service Training College (CSTC) into a modern Public Service Academy aimed at strengthening the capacity and professionalism of Sierra Leone’s public service.

Presenting the proposed transformation, Mr. Phoray-Musa noted that the initiative followed a detailed institutional assessment of the CSTC and benchmarking visits to leading public service training institutions across Africa, including Rwanda, Ghana and Ethiopia.

The study, he noted, identified best practices that could be adapted to reposition Sierra Leone’s public service training system.

According to Mr. Phoray-Musa, the findings informed recommendations to establish the Academy on a stronger legislative footing, restructure its governance system, modernise its curriculum, strengthen its human resource capacity, expand digital learning, and develop a sustainable financing model.

He stressed that modern public service training should no longer be limited to classroom instruction, noting that digital technologies would enable public servants across the country to access training remotely while promoting continuous professional development.

The PSRU Director further revealed that Government has secured approximately 100 acres of land for the construction of the proposed Public Service Academy, which will feature academic buildings, research and innovation centres, digital learning facilities, a modern library, residential accommodation, conference facilities, staff housing and other support infrastructure.

Mr. Phoray-Musa explained that the project will be implemented in phases over three years and will be supported through government funding, development partner support and internally generated revenue.

Once completed, he maintained, the Public Service Academy would serve as a national centre of excellence for leadership development, policy research and professional training, producing a highly skilled public service capable of driving effective governance and national development.

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24/07/2026

PSRU Director Calls for Legal and Structural Reforms to Boost NaCCED’s Mandate

Thursday 23 July 2026, Galliness Paradise, Bo. The Director of the Public Sector Reform Unit (PSRU), Mr. Sulaiman Phoray Musa, has underscored the need for institutional reforms to strengthen civic education and public engagement as key drivers of effective service delivery.

Mr. Phoray Musa made the remarks while facilitating a session at the National Commission for Civic Education and Development (NaCCED) Annual Staff Retreat held at Galliness Paradise in Bo. The retreat was held under the theme, “Civic Education and Engagement: A Catalyst for Service Delivery.”

Opening the session, the director explained that NaCCED was established to address the gap in informing citizens about government policies, programmes and achievements. He noted that the institution was envisioned as a platform to inform, educate and engage citizens, thereby promoting democracy and national development.

During his presentation, he conducted a comprehensive assessment of NaCCED, outlining the institution’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT). He observed that overlapping mandates with institutions such as the National Commission for Democracy (NCD) have contributed to fragmentation within the civic education landscape.

In order to address these challenges, he recommended legal clarification of institutional mandates, coordinated civic education efforts, organisational and structural reforms, and stronger alignment with the Medium-Term National Development Plan (MTNDP).

Concluding his presentation, Mr Phoray Musa stressed that implementing structured reforms would create a more coherent civic education framework capable of fostering active citizenship and improving service delivery.

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15/07/2026

PSRU Concludes Entrance Meetings for Public Universities in Freetown

COMAHS, New England, Freetown, 14th July, 2026: The Public Sector Reform Unit (PSRU) on Tuesday, 14th July 2026, successfully concluded entrance meetings with public universities in Freetown as part of the Government of Sierra Leone’s Management and Functional Review (MFR) of the higher education sector. The exercise forms part of a broader nationwide assessment aimed at improving the governance, efficiency, and effectiveness of public universities in delivering quality higher education.

The entrance meetings which commenced in the regions mid June 2026, served as the official launch of the review process within each institution. The entrance meetings were designed for the university authorities and stakeholders to understand the objectives of the exercise, clarify the scope, methodology, and expected outcomes of the Management and Functional Review, in order to secure the cooperation of the university management, academic staff, and administrative personnel.

In his presentation, the Chief of Programmes, PSRU, Mr. Albert Williams, stated that the entrance meeting was to establish line of communication between the review team and university stakeholders in order to solicit their support and buy-in.

Mr. Williams noted that the review was significant as it supports the Government’s wider public sector reform agenda by promoting transparency and accountability, strengthening public institutions, improving the quality of higher education, enhancing the employability of graduates and supporting sustainable national development through stronger universities.

Through this exercise, Mr. Williams revealed, PSRU aims to identify strengths, address institutional challenges, and recommend practical reforms that would enhance governance, efficiency, accountability, and the overall quality of higher education. The initiative reflects the Government’s commitment to building stronger universities capable of contributing effectively to national development and human capital growth, he concluded.

The Vice Chancellor and Principal of College of Medicine and Allied Health Science, COMAHS, Professor James Russel, expressed his profound appreciation to PSRU for their willingness to conduct a management and functional review for the university to enhance its efficiency and effectiveness. You are assured of our maximum support and corporation throughout the review exercise he promised.

The Management and Functional Review for public universities and higher education sectors was borne out of a cabinet decision to determine whether public universities have the appropriate organizational structures, effective governance systems, efficient administrative processes, adequate human resource capacity, sound financial and operational management and clear alignment with national education priorities.

The review will focus on several critical areas including Governance and Leadership structures as well as decision-making processes and roles and responsibilities of governing councils and management. It will also examined the organizational structure with clear growth path and reporting lines. Human Resource Management, Financial Management particularly with regard to budget planning, resource allocation, financial accountability and revenue generation will be thoroughly looked into.

The review will proffer recommendations that would improve institutional efficiency, strengthen governance and accountability, enhance service delivery, optimize the use of financial and human resources, reduce duplication of functions, modernize the university management systems, improve teaching, research, and community engagement and align the university operations with national development goals.

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08/07/2026

Director of PSRU reiterates call for Sustainable Public Service Reforms

Tuesday 7th July 2026, Civil Service Academy, Freetown: The Director of the Public Sector Reform Unit, Mr. Sulaiman Phoray Musa, has called on stakeholders to actively shape Sierra Leone’s ongoing public service reforms, stressing that lasting change can only be achieved through broad consultations and collaboration.

Speaking during a stakeholder engagement at the Public Service Academy, Mr. Phoray Musa described the institution as a symbol of the country’s reform journey, noting its transformation from the former Civil Service Training College into a centre for developing a modern and professional public service. He commended the Ministry of Public Administration and Political Affairs for convening the consultation.

He stated that public service reform remains a key pillar of the Government’s Medium-Term National Development Plan (2024–2030) and is being guided by the Strategic Roadmap for Public Service Reforms and the Public Sector Reform Master Plan, both developed through extensive stakeholder engagement.

Mr. Phoray Musa highlighted progress made over the past two years, including ongoing efforts to digitalize human resource management systems, the development of Sierra Leone’s first Public Service Act, institutional restructuring to improve accountability, and the establishment of the Public Service Academy. He noted that these initiatives are aimed at creating a more efficient, accountable and citizen-centred public service.

Acknowledging persistent challenges such as overlapping institutional mandates, weak accountability systems, and outdated pay and grading structures, the Director emphasised that meaningful reforms must reflect the experiences and priorities of those working within the public service.

He urged participants to provide honest feedback on the Strategic Roadmap, identify priority areas for implementation, and recommend the financial, technical and institutional support needed to ensure the reforms succeed.

“The Government of Sierra Leone recognises that an effective public service cannot be built by decree. It requires sustained coordination, honest institutional reflection and meaningful stakeholder engagement,” he stressed, encouraging participants to speak openly and challenge proposals where necessary to ensure the reforms are effective and sustainable.

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