“Sierra Leone is paradise on earth  Ambassador Kargbo
Sierra Leone’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Belgium and the European Union, Dr. Christian Sheka Kargbo has described Sierra Leone as a paradise on earth and extends an open invitation to all, especially the Europeans who’ve never been there to visit the country and prove a point. (Photo: Ambassador Kargbo addressing guests at the garden of his residence whilst his wife Mrs. Rosemary Kargbo looks on)
Dr Kargbo was addressing invited guests at his official residence in Brussels during a reception to mark Sierra Leone’s 49th Independence Anniversary on April 27th.
Guests listening to the Ambassdor's remarks
He expressed his thanks and appreciation to his colleague Ambassadors, diplomats and the cross section of the Sierra Leonean community in Belgium, Holland and France who graced the occasion.
ACP Secretary General, Dr. Ibn Chambas and other diplomats helping themselves to Sierra Leonean food
The Ambassadors of Gambia, Gabon, Benin, Secretary General of the African Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) Dr. Muhammad Ibn Chambas, Diplomatic staff of the Embassies of Nigeria, Malawi, representatives of King Albert, the King of Belgium, Executives of the Sierra Leonean communities in Holland, France, Antwerpen and a host of other dignitaries graced the occasion.
Guests enjoying themselves
Mohamed Teslimi Bangura, aka Medoski, President of the Sierra Leone Central Union in Holland described the day as “wonderfulâ€. He confessed that for the past 15 years he’s been in Europe, he has never witnessed such a gathering organised by the Sierra Leone embassy to commemorate the country’s independence. He called on his counterparts residing in Holland, Belgium, France and Luxembourg to come together for what he described as a “grand style 50th Anniversary celebration next yearâ€.
The Ambassador and his wife join guests to dance to Salone music
He praised the Ambassador for his innovation since he assumed office in 2008 and his participation to their programmes. “This Ambassador is always prepared to honour every invitation we extended to him. Now we feel that we have a father at the embassy and our association is very much determined to work with him for the progress of our countryâ€, Bangura said.
Chernor Ojuku Sesay, Information Attaché, Sierra Leone Embassy, Brussels/EUStay with Sierra Express Media, for your trusted place in news!
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Sorie Dumbuya
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Look at this joker. people have just goneto see if all is true in christian kargbo”s house. he dos not care for us sierra leoneans in belgium, he decides to celebrate because he knows he should be fired. I hope the president is not falling for his bate.
5th May 2010