Deputy High Commissioner Storms Bristol, Calls For Prayers
Sierra Leone’s Deputy High Commissioner to the United Kingdom has called on Sierra Leoneans in Bristol to offer special prayers for President Dr. Ernest Bai Koroma and his government. (Photo: Deputy High Commissioner Tamba Mansa Ngegba  making his statement)
Tamba Mansa Ngegba was speaking as Guest Speaker at the Malcom X Centre, where Sierra Leoneans had gathered to commemorate the country’s 49th Independence Day Anniversary organised by the Sierra Leone Bristol Association.
The Deputy High Commissioner said the tasks ahead of the President are enormous and it takes only the Grace of God for him to complete the good works he has started in Sierra Leone.
“We have a great leader in the person of President Koroma and he needs the support of every one of us and the direction of the Almighty God for him to take Sierra Leone to higher heights,†Ngegba said amidst thunderous applause from the crowd.
Ngegba said President Koroma has great vision for Sierra Leone and highlighted some of the President’s achievements within this short period of time.
Jam packed hall where the Deputy High Commissioner gave his address
They include; the improvement of electricity supply from seven to 35 megawatts, massive infrastructural development in the road network, food security and education to mention but a few.
The Deputy High Commissioner also took the crowd by surprise when he informed them about the launching of the free health care for pregnant women and lactating mothers as well as Under-five children.
“This is unprecedented in Sierra Leone’s history – let us look forward to greater things to come in the future,†Ngegba said.
Earlier, the Deputy High Commissioner told the gathering about the significant roles played by black people in many spheres of life in the development of South Western town of England located on the river Avon.
Several distinguished personalities including Counsellor Dr. Jon Rogers and one-time Expo Times Managing Editor Ibrahim Sheager Shaw, were present among others.
The Deputy High Commissioner and his wife receiving an award from the organizers
The Deputy High Commissioner and wife were later presented with an award from the organisers.
The programme was climaxed by cultural dance performances and an all-night music and dance festival.
Sorie Sudan Sesay, Information Attache, Sierra Leone High Commission, UK/NIStay with Sierra Express Media, for your trusted place in news!
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