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NCRA AND NIB UNITE TO HARNESS NATIONAL IDENTIFICATION IN TRANSFORMING SIERRA LEONE’S BUSINESS REGISTRATION LANDSCAPE28B ...
10/04/2026

NCRA AND NIB UNITE TO HARNESS NATIONAL IDENTIFICATION IN TRANSFORMING SIERRA LEONE’S BUSINESS REGISTRATION LANDSCAPE

28B King Harman Road, Freetown — 9th April, 2026

The National Civil Registration Authority (NCRA) and the National Investment Board (NIB) have concluded a landmark meeting that signals a bold new direction in Sierra Leone’s effort to streamline business registration and make investment facilitation more reliable, transparent, and accountable.
The meeting, held on Thursday 9th April, 2026 at the Office of the Director General of the NCRA, was convened following a formal request by the NIB under the Office of the Vice President. At its core was a strategic discussion on how the NCRA’s National Identification Number (NIN) infrastructure can be integrated into the operationalization of the NIB’s One Stop Shop (OSS) — a Business Solution Centre established as part of the Government of Sierra Leone’s ongoing reform agenda to enhance the country’s investment and business environment.

The integration of the NIN into the OSS framework represents a transformative shift in how business registration will be conducted in Sierra Leone. By anchoring the process to verified national identity data, the OSS will significantly reduce the bureaucratic layers that have historically slowed down business formation, introduced inconsistencies, and created opportunities for irregularities. Investors and entrepreneurs will benefit from a faster, more credible, and identity-verified registration process — one that inspires confidence and demands accountability at every step.

Following productive deliberations, the Heads of both institutions reached a firm agreement on mutual cooperation. The NCRA Director General, Mr. Mohamed Mubashir MASSAQUOI acted with immediate effect, assigning a dedicated staff member to the NIB One Stop Shop to ensure that identity verification services are fully embedded within the business registration process from day one.

Dr. Edward Hinga Sandy, Executive Director of the NIB, expressed his delight at the NCRA’s responsiveness and commitment. He described the Authority as “the heartbeat of the One Stop Shop process” — an acknowledgment that without robust, identity-verified data at its foundation, no business facilitation framework can function with the integrity and efficiency that Sierra Leone’s investment climate demands.

This partnership positions the NCRA and NIB as complementary pillars of a reformed, digitally anchored business registration ecosystem — one that removes unnecessary administrative barriers, strengthens institutional accountability, and projects Sierra Leone as a serious and investment-ready destination.
Both institutions have expressed firm commitment to sustaining this collaboration as the One Stop Shop advances toward full operationalization.

NCRA Hands Over 3,000 ID Cards to Bike Riders Union.NCRA Headquarters, Freetown.In a demonstration of government commitm...
02/04/2026

NCRA Hands Over 3,000 ID Cards to Bike Riders Union.

NCRA Headquarters, Freetown.

In a demonstration of government commitment to inclusive service delivery and youth empowerment, the National Civil Registration Authority (NCRA), in collaboration with the Institute for Democratic and Humanitarian Affairs (IDHA), and the Bike Riders Union (BRU) have successfully concluded the first phase of a nationwide initiative to provide National Identification Cards to commercial motorbike riders across Sierra Leone — with all 3,000 cards now formally handed over to the executive of the Bike Riders Union for distribution to beneficiaries.

The initiative targeted commercial youth motorbike riders across five districts — Western Urban, Western Rural, Bo, Kenema, and Bombali (Makeni) — with 600 riders per district enrolled during the first phase.

NCRA Director General Mr. Mohamed Mubashir MASSAQUOI described the initiative as a living expression of President Julius Maada Bio’s declaration of 2026 as the “Year of Action,” reaffirming the government’s determination to bring essential services directly to the people rather than requiring citizens to navigate bureaucratic processes from a distance. He emphasised that the handover of all 3,000 cards is concrete proof that the government is delivering on its commitments.
To operationalise that vision, mobile NCRA teams were deployed to designated centres jointly identified with the Bike Riders Union over a two-week period. During this time, beneficiaries applied for new national ID cards, collected their printed cards, and updated personal records including names and other biographic details. The successful completion of that process and the formal handover of all 3,000 cards to the union’s executive marks the close of the first phase.
Mr. MASSAQUOI further stressed that possession of a national ID card is no longer optional. It is increasingly required for access to financial services, motorcycle registration, licensing, social protection, and law enforcement processes — making the initiative not merely a civic gesture, but a practical intervention in the daily lives of thousands of young Sierra Leoneans. He added that a reliable national identification system strengthens law enforcement, emergency response, and social protection frameworks, particularly in situations involving accidents or civil disputes.

The project is anchored by research. IDHA Programme Director Mr. Olagai Simon explained that the intervention was designed in direct response to findings from financial behavioural studies conducted among bike riders across the five districts, which revealed that the absence of national identification was a primary barrier excluding many young riders from banking, credit, and other financial services.
Mr. Simon also disclosed that the ID card initiative forms part of a broader programme titled “Empowering Youth Bike Riders as Agents of Peace in Sierra Leone,” which encompasses financial literacy training, alternative livelihood skills, technical and vocational education, and access to bike loans. To date, over 1,200 riders are enrolled in skills training programmes, while thousands more have benefited from business and financial management training.

British High Commission Home Office Delegation Engages NCRA Director General on Identity Verification and Data Access.Fr...
20/02/2026

British High Commission Home Office Delegation Engages NCRA Director General on Identity Verification and Data Access.

Freetown, Sierra Leone – 19 February 2026

A delegation from the British High Commission’s Home Office International Operations visited the Director General — Mr. Mohamed Mubashir MASSAQUOI of the National Civil Registration Authority to explore enhanced cooperation on the verification of identity records, including births, marriages, and national identity cards.

The discussions focused on critical aspects of identity verification processes and the potential for granting secure, controlled access to NCRA’s data for relevant applicants. Both parties placed strong emphasis on safeguarding citizens’ data protection and security, ensuring that any future arrangements fully comply with privacy standards and best practices in data handling.

This engagement underscores the shared commitment between the United Kingdom and Sierra Leone to strengthen robust, reliable identity management systems that support legal identity, migration processes, and broader governance objectives while prioritising the protection of personal information.

The meeting builds on ongoing bilateral efforts to promote secure and efficient civil registration practices in Sierra Leone.

Effective 23 February 2026, These Are The Costs Of The Various Categories Of The Securitised Biometric Identity Cards.
13/02/2026

Effective 23 February 2026, These Are The Costs Of The Various Categories Of The Securitised Biometric Identity Cards.

NCRA, IOM Provide Legal Identity To Migrant Sierra Leonean Returnees Freetown / Friday, 16 January The National Civil Re...
18/01/2026

NCRA, IOM Provide Legal Identity To Migrant Sierra Leonean Returnees
Freetown / Friday, 16 January

The National Civil Registration Authority (NCRA) and the UN International Organisation for Migration (IOM) on Friday generously provided free National ID Cards and Birth Certificates to Sierra Leonean returnees, with many of them being young people recently returned from Algeria, Mali, Niger Republic, and other transit countries.

“This is far more than a ceremony,” said the NCRA Director General, Mohamed Mubashir MASSAQUOI. “It is the restoration of dignity, a reaffirmation of homecoming, and a declaration that every Sierra Leonean counts.”

Under the NCRA-IOM MoU signed in September 2025, the partnership committed to issuing legal identity documents to 1,000 returnees and vulnerable persons nationwide.
The agreement has flowed decisively from policy to people, with 292 National ID Cards and 85 Birth Certificates already delivered at no cost to beneficiaries.

For many returnees, the absence of documentation had blocked access to education, banking, employment, healthcare, and even the right to vote. But with these documents in hand, doors once firmly shut are reopening.
“These are not just papers,” MASSAQUOI emphasised. “They are the foundation upon which full citizenship is rebuilt.”

Meanwhile, the initiative forms part of the Migrant Protection, Return and Reintegration Programme for Sub-Saharan Africa, implemented by IOM in partnership with the Government of Sierra Leone, with a strong focus on youth empowerment, skills development, and sustainable livelihoods.
In addition, the IOM Sierra Leone Officer-in-Charge, Ms. Pauline Macharia described legal identity as the cornerstone of successful reintegration. “Migration is not a bad thing,” she said. “But without documentation, people cannot belong. With legal identity, return becomes a story of hope, not hardship.”

Beyond documentation, returnees are being linked to vocational training, entrepreneurship support, and employment pathways, helping to reduce the pressure for risky, irregular migration, and ensuring that future movement across borders is driven by choice, not desperation.

The National Youth Commission (NAYCOM) also welcomed the initiative as transformative. The Deputy Commissioner NAYCOM Emerson Kamara noted that identity documents restore dignity and reposition young returnees as contributors to national development rather than victims of failed migration.
Issued free of charge, the documents reflect strong inter-agency coordination and a growing commitment to inclusive governance. The NCRA Boss, Mr MASSAQUOI has confirmed that the programme will continue until all the targets under the MoU are met, with plans to scale up nationwide, adding thus “identity is the gateway to dignity, opportunity and full citizenship.”

NCRA Announces Provisional Report on Vital Events Recorded in the Year Ending 31st December,  2025.
31/12/2025

NCRA Announces Provisional Report on Vital Events Recorded in the Year Ending 31st December, 2025.

NCRA Boss Launches ID Card Acquisition Facility In MasiakaMasiaka Town, Port Loko District | Tuesday, 23 December 2025 -...
25/12/2025

NCRA Boss Launches ID Card Acquisition Facility In Masiaka
Masiaka Town, Port Loko District | Tuesday, 23 December 2025 - Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) Directorate
In a landmark move to deepen inclusivity and expand access to legal identity, the Director General of the National Civil Registration Authority (NCRA), Mr Mohamed Mubashir MASSAQUOI has officially launched an ID Card Application and Acquisition Facility in Masiaka Town, Koya Chiefdom, Port Loko District in the Northwest Province.
The initiative marks a major milestone in the Government of Sierra Leone’s decentralisation drive and reflects the unwavering commitment of President Julius Maada Bio to protect the rights of citizens and foreign residents, ensure that no one is left behind, and advance universal access to legal identity as a foundational human right.
Speaking at the launch, Director General MASSAQUOI described the opening of the Masiaka facility as a fulfillment of President Bio’s long-standing vision to move essential services beyond Freetown and district headquarters into rural and border communities.
“This is about bringing government closer to the people,” he said. “No citizen should be denied access to a national ID card because of distance, cost, or risk associated with travel. Legal identity is a right, not a privilege.”
The Masiaka facility will serve not only residents of Koya Chiefdom, but also neighboring chiefdoms and districts, including Western Rural, Moyamba, and Tonkolili, making it a strategic hub for civil registration services in the region.
Beyond national ID cards, the centre will also provide registration for births, deaths, marriages, divorces, adoptions, and other vital events, ensuring continuous civil registration throughout a citizen’s life cycle.
Mr MASSAQUOI underscored the practical impact of decentralisation, noting that residents previously had to travel long distances to Freetown at high cost and personal risk to obtain documentation.
“Today, government has taken on that burden,” he explained. “People no longer need to spend huge sums on transport, accommodation, or expose themselves to unnecessary risks. The service is now at their doorstep.”
Meanwhile, the NCRA Boss urged residents to take full advantage of the opportunity, stressing that while access is a right, citizens also have a responsibility to register and secure their legal identity.
The launch was conducted in collaboration with Koya Chiefdom authorities, including Paramount Chief Kompa Bomboli III, sub-chiefs, councillors, youth leaders, women’s groups, and security stakeholders.
In his remarks, the Paramount Chief expressed profound appreciation to the NCRA and its Director General for bringing the service directly to the people. He encouraged residents to secure their securitised national identity and suggested the engagement of local personnel to assist with accurately capturing local names with unique spellings.
Community leaders echoed similar sentiments, describing the facility as timely, transformative, and long overdue.
The Local Unit Commander (LUC) of the Masiaka Police Division, Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) John B. Koroma reaffirmed the Sierra Leone Police’s commitment to ensuring a peaceful and secure operating environment for the new facility.
“The Masiaka Police Division stands ready to provide full security cooperation to guarantee the smooth and lawful operation of this centre,” CSP Koroma stated. “We will continue to work hand-in-hand with the NCRA, local authorities, and community leaders to maintain order and protect both staff and the public.”
He further encouraged residents to follow laid-down procedures and obtain their ID cards lawfully, highlighting the importance of national identification to public safety, national security, and effective governance.
Youth representatives and local leaders highlighted the distance to Freetown as a long-standing barrier to accessing ID services, particularly for young people and low-income residents. They welcomed the Masiaka centre as a solution that removes exclusion and empowers communities to fully participate in national life.
Local chiefdom by-laws and community sensitisation efforts; they noted, will further support widespread registration and compliance.
The launch of the Masiaka ID Card Acquisition Facility stands as a powerful symbol of inclusive governance, responsive leadership, and people-centred development. Under the leadership of Director General Mohamed Mubashir Massaquoi, the NCRA continues to translate national policy into tangible community impact, ensuring that every person counts, and everyone is counted.
As Sierra Leone advances toward comprehensive civil registration and digital identity, Masiaka’s new facility represents not just an office, but a gateway to rights, services, and national belonging.

NCRA Engages Stakeholders To Validate CRVS, Identity Management StrategyFreetown / Thursday 27 November 2025The National...
28/11/2025

NCRA Engages Stakeholders To Validate CRVS, Identity Management Strategy

Freetown / Thursday 27 November 2025

The National Civil Registration Authority (NCRA) on Thursday brought together government ministries, departments, agencies (MDAs), development partners, civil society organisations, and private sector representatives for a landmark national validation workshop.
The national event held at a conference centre at the NCRA Headquarters, Off Kingharman Road in Freetown - focused on two critical documents that will determine the future of Civil Registration, Vital Statistics (CRVS), and Identity Management in Sierra Leone: The Final Draft Evaluation Report of the CRVS Strategic Plan (2019–2024); the Draft CRVS and Identity Management Systems Strategic Plan (2026–2030).
The workshop formed part of the result-oriented enthusiast Director General’s continued commitment to strengthening identity systems, improving service delivery, and ensuring that every Sierra Leonean is visible, counted, and protected in national development planning.
Addressing participants, the Director General of the NCRA, Mohamed Mubashir MASSAQUOI emphasised that the validation exercise was crucial for aligning national identity systems with modern standards and the country’s development agenda.
He noted that the Authority has worked extensively with over 70 ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs), mobile network operators (MNOs), financial institutions, and private sector actors since April 2025 to make the strategic plan truly national and inclusive.
Mr MASSAQUOI expressed deep appreciation to government partners including the Office of National Security (ONS), Ministry of Finance (M*F), NASSIT, the Bank of Sierra Leone, among others, for their ongoing support and collaboration.
The NCRA Boss also acknowledged the strong backing of development partners, most notably UNFPA, alongside the Global Financing Facility (GFF) of the World Bank Group, and UNECA (the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa) - whose support has been instrumental in advancing the strategic planning process.
The evaluation report presented during the workshop highlighted several major achievements in strengthening Sierra Leone’s Civil Registration Vital Statistics CRVS) and Identity Management ecosystem, including the establishment of a Tier III-compliant National Data Centre, significantly enhancing data protection and system reliability; the upgrading of network systems across regional and district offices; and the development of a national interoperability policy, ensuring improved information exchange among government systems; and the development of new digital CRVS software integrating all vital events and ensuring interoperability with the Identity Management System (IDMS).
The presentation also included the introduction of a payment and service portal, currently in pilot phase, to improve accessibility and service convenience; substantial capacity-building efforts, with over 350 staff from 15 MDAs trained in vital statistics, identity management, and CRVS operations, including overseas study tours to countries such as Ghana, Rwanda, Ethiopia, India, and Estonia; and human Resource and Administration Policy, staff appraisal systems, and a training manual developed to ensure a competent and sustainable CRVS workforce.
While the progress has been commendable, the evaluation also underscored key challenges that the new 2026–2030 Strategic Plan must address including inadequate ICT and energy infrastructure, especially in rural offices; lack of a Disaster Recovery Centre and toll-free National Call/Incident Centre, both due to funding limitations; limited office infrastructure, restricting access to timely registration services; and high demand for corrections to personal details, including dates of birth and name changes. Other concerns included the shortage of medical doctors to strengthen death registration processes and the need for simplified procedures for marriage registration.
The Draft CRVS and ID Management Strategic Plan (2026–2030) outlines a bold roadmap to address these gaps. Critical next steps include: Final review and approval of the Strategic Plan, supported by UNFPA Country Office and Programme Division; professional editing, design, and publication of the final document by NCRA, UNFPA, and the technical consultant; and the launching and commencement of implementation in January 2026, marking the beginning of a transformative five-year period.
In addition, the plan aims to modernise the national identity system, strengthen digital registration processes, establish robust ICT infrastructure, and enhance collaboration among MDAs, particularly between the Ministry of Health and NCRA - to improve birth and death registration coverage.
In a passionate closing statement, the Deputy Director General of NCRA, Brima Victor Kamara, urged partners to continue supporting the Authority as it moves into the implementation phase. He stressed the need for aggressive resource mobilisation; sustained collaboration; timely completion of the plan, and improved service delivery for all citizens.
Mr Kamara reaffirmed NCRA’s commitment to ensuring that the strategic plan becomes a practical, actionable tool for national development over the next five years, stating:
“This document must reflect the aspirations of Sierra Leoneans and strengthen the identity ecosystem. With your collaboration, we will proudly deliver a strategy that advances national development and enhances service delivery for every citizen.”
Meanwhile, under the dynamic leadership of Mr MASSAQUOI, the NCRA continues to champion a unified CRVS and Identity Management System that supports national planning, security, social protection, financial inclusion, and access to essential services.
Mr MASSAQUOI said the 2026 to 2030 Strategic Plan - once validated and launched - will serve as a transformative blueprint to ensure that every citizen is accurately registered, protected by law, and empowered to participate fully in national development.

*NCRA, Canadian Embassy Strike Major Blow Against Identity Fraud**Freetown | Thursday, 20 November 2025*The National Civ...
21/11/2025

*NCRA, Canadian Embassy Strike Major Blow Against Identity Fraud*
*Freetown | Thursday, 20 November 2025*

The National Civil Registration Authority (NCRA), in partnership with the High Commission of Canada, on Thursday conducted a high-level fraud awareness and document security training to frontline and technical NCRA staff in Freetown.

This landmark initiative comes at a time when global threats to identity integrity are rising, and Sierra Leone is expanding its digital identity framework to better protect citizens and strengthen national security.
In a post-training cameo comment, the Director General of the NCRA, Mohamed Mubashir MASSAQUOI reaffirmed the Authority's commitment to improving document authentication, staff capacity, and inter-agency coordination.

*“With partners like the High Commission of Canada,” Mr MASSAQUOI noted; adding thus: “We are laying a firm foundation for a secure and credible national identity system. This is about national security, economic stability, and protecting every Sierra Leonean.”*

This is part of Mr MASSAQUOI’s vehement broader initiative to disrupt identity fraud in Sierra Leone, following a declaration of war on “identity fraud which is a fight that we must win.”

The training was led by Jennifer O’Connell - an experienced officer of the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), who has spent two decades managing border security, immigration enforcement, and anti-fraud operations.
Her mission in Sierra Leone includes equipping NCRA officers with modern strategies to detect criminal attempts to exploit identity documents before they pe*****te national systems.
Ms. O’Connell exposed common methods of identity manipulation - ranging from counterfeit birth certificates to altered death records used for trafficking, illegal migration, and cross-border crime.

Addressing participants, Alfred B. Sesay, the Director of Human Resources Management at the NCRA, delivered a clear and powerful message.

*”Identity fraud is a national security threat, and we are confronting it head-on,”* he said.

He emphasised that Sierra Leone’s identity system - births, deaths, marriages, national ID cards, and the NIN - is the bedrock of every other service, from passports to banking to social protection.

The NCRA confirmed ongoing discussions with the Immigration Department to ensure the National Identification Number (NIN) becomes a mandatory field for passports, eliminating inconsistencies that have allowed individuals to obtain passports without legitimate identity records, including being registered in the national identity database.

*“It is unacceptable for anyone to carry a newly issued passport that our system cannot validate,”* he added. *“A passport must be anchored on a verified national identity. That era of shortcuts is ending.”*

*“Our frontline staff are custodians of citizens’ information,” Mr Sesay said. “Clean, accurate data strengthens the entire identity system. This training equips us to detect fraud and protect the national identity ecosystem.”*

Participants welcomed the session as timely, practical, and vital to strengthening national security. Senior staff, including Mohamed S. Konuwa, Abubakarr Javombo, and Sahr Foday also highlighted the need for stronger cooperation with institutions such as immigration, medical councils, and law-enforcement agencies to ensure consistent verification of foundational documents.

The participants discussed common fraud risks faced in Sierra Leone, including individuals attempting to obtain passports without national IDs; altered birth or death certificates used for inheritance disputes; medical certificates issued without proper verification; insider threats within institutions; and supporting documents falsified to move children across borders.
One NCRA officer highlighted the danger: *“When someone presents a passport that has no corresponding national identity record, that is not simply a mistake; it is a red flag. Our duty is to say no, and protect the system.”*

Elsewhere, the training followed a recent engagement with officials from Canada’s Consular Office, headed by the Honorary Consul for Canada in Sierra Leone, Kofie Macauley, who announced that Sierra Leoneans applying for Canadian services will no longer need to travel to Guinea or Ghana for fingerprinting - thanks to upgraded biometric capabilities now available in Freetown.

Ms. O’Connell praised Sierra Leone’s proactive approach, noting that *“the civil registry is the heartbeat of national identity, and your officers are the first line of defence.”*
She warned that if fraudulent birth, death, or marriage records enter the system, every other national document - from passports to social services, becomes vulnerable.
Madam O’Connell illustrated global examples where poorly verified documents enabled human trafficking, welfare fraud, illegal migration, and cross-border criminal operations. Her message was clear: no country is immune, and vigilance must begin at the frontline.

NCRA Director General Appointed Disability and Inclusion Ambassador by NCPD*Freetown, October 22, 2025*– The National Co...
22/10/2025

NCRA Director General Appointed Disability and Inclusion Ambassador by NCPD

*Freetown, October 22, 2025*– The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPD) has appointed Mr. Mohamed Mubashir MASSAQUOI, Director General of the National Civil Registration Authority, as Disability and Inclusion Ambassador. This recognition honors his leadership in providing free National Identification Cards to persons with disabilities (PWDs), particularly in the Western Area, and promoting their legal identities and dignity.

The appointment follows the NCRA's handover ceremony on October 21, 2025, where 120 PWDs from Pademba Road, Wilberforce Street, and House of Jesus communities received their IDs. The event, attended by UNICEF, the Ministry of Social Welfare, Gender and Children's Affairs, and NCPD, aligned with President Dr. Julius Maada Bio’s vision of inclusive national development under the New Direction Agenda.

In a letter dated October 21, 2025, NCPD Executive Secretary Saa Lamin Kortequee commended DG Massaquoi for demonstrating exemplary inclusivity through the NCRA’s phased initiative, which included mobile units and waived fees to overcome accessibility barriers. “Your work enhances the legal identities of our compatriots with disabilities,” the letter stated.

DG Massaquoi expressed gratitude, stating, “This appointment reinforces our shared commitment to equity. National IDs are essential for PWDs to access banking, healthcare, and other services, ensuring no one is excluded from Sierra Leone’s progress.”

NCPD Chairman and other stakeholders were copied on the letter. This milestone builds on the NCRA’s efforts toward universal ID coverage and strengthens partnerships for PWD empowerment.

*NCRA Hands Over National IDs to Persons with Disabilities in Ceremony Honoring President Bio’s Inclusive Vision**Freeto...
22/10/2025

*NCRA Hands Over National IDs to Persons with Disabilities in Ceremony Honoring President Bio’s Inclusive Vision*

*Freetown, October 21, 2025*– The National Civil Registration Authority successfully handed over National IdentityCards to about 120 persons with disabilities from Pademba Road, Wilberforce Street, and House of Jesus communities during a ceremony held yesterday at NCRA Headquarters, King Harman Road. The event, attended by key stakeholders including UNICEF, the Ministry of Social Welfare, Gender and Children's Affairs, and the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPD), marked a significant step toward Inclusive National Development, aligning with President Dr. Julius Maada Bio’s priority to ensure all citizens, especially those facing physical and financial challenges, are included in Sierra Leone’s progress.

Director General Mohamed Mubashir MASSAQUOI led the event, emphasizing the importance of National IDs in enabling access to essential services such as banking, healthcare, and SIM card registration, education and other social services. “These IDs are vital tools for empowerment, ensuring no one is left behind,” he stated. The initiative, tailored to address accessibility barriers, included mobile units and waived fees to support PWDs. This effort fulfills a commitment made by the NCRA through the Director General last month to provide IDs in phases to marginalized communities.

The ceremony highlighted the collaborative support of partners - UNICEF, the Ministry of Social Welfare, and NCPD, ensured community needs were prioritized.

The handover reflects President BIO’s New Direction Agenda, which emphasizes equity in national development through initiatives like the Medium-Term National Development Plan 2024–2030. DG MASSAQUOI noted, “This event honors His Excellency’s vision to include everyone, particularly the most vulnerable, in building a stronger Sierra Leone.”

Community representatives expressed gratitude. “These IDs open doors to services we’ve struggled to access,” said a member of the House of Jesus community. “We feel valued and included.” The event underscored the transformative role of identification in fostering economic and social participation.

The NCRA remains committed to expanding ID access nationwide, with this handover marking a key milestone in ensuring equity and opportunity for all Sierra Leoneans.

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