JFK is Sierra Leone first finest example among a long list of potential winners in the continent this year.

The Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Mr. Joseph Fitzgerald Kamara has grabbed the award for “Excellence in Leadership”. The Award has over 30 categories including Most Valuable African President, Lifetime Achievement Award, African Hero’s Award, African Change-maker, African Impact Award and African Industrialist of the year, to name but a few.

In their letter to the Attorney General and Minister of Justice, the conveners of the African Achievers Award explained that the selection was “in recognition of his commitment to public service and fighting for the nation – especially injustice and corruption. We are convinced that the service to your country is immeasurable and that makes you a deserving recipient of the African Achievers Awards”.

The former Deputy Prosecutor of the Special Court for Sierra Leone, Commissioner of the Anti-Corruption Commission, now Attorney General and Minister of Justice is also a member of the African Union Board on Anti-Corruption. JFK is also the proud recipient of the World Bank Integrity Award 2010, joint winner of the International Association of Prosecutors Award in recognition for promoting International Criminal Justice and Avon International Award in recognition of support for Women’s Rights.

The African Achievers Award is highly rated in the continent as one of the most prestigious award ceremonies that exemplifies the trajectory of progress and quality in the whole of the African continent. It is said to attract over 230 million viewership on local and international Television (such as DSTV & SKY Dish), with over 95 million views online. The ceremony brings together Africa’s best and brightest deserving achievers who have distinguished themselves in various fields.

Previous recipients include President Jakaya Kikwete and Archbishop Desmond Tutu of South Africa. Joseph Fitzgerald Kamara is  Sierra Leone’s first finest example among a long list of potential winners in the continent this year.

Many observers believe that this award will provide added momentum and motivation to the learned Attorney General and Minister of Justice in his determination to improve the quality and access to justice especially in strengthening judicial performance, expedition of trials, freedom of expression, women and children’s right in the country.