Africa-Press – Sierra-Leone. The National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) has held a handing-over ceremony for its New Leadership. On the 21st November, 2025.
In his handing-over statement, the outgoing Director General, Lt. Gen. (Rtd) Brima Sesay, reflected on the agency’s tremendous growth, capacity building, and institutional strengthening.
He highlighted major achievements, including the establishment of regional and district structures across the country, the enhancement of the agency’s visibility, the development of pivotal institutional documents, increased community disaster resilience, and the elevation of gender inclusion through the creation of a Gender Coordinator Office at the senior management level.
He expressed deep appreciation to his Deputy, now the Director General, noting that “none of these milestones would have been achieved without the unwavering support and partnership of my Deputy.” He concluded on an emotional note, thanking all the staff and wishing the new leadership continued success and assuring them of his unwavering support.
The newly appointed Deputy Director General, Sulaiman B. Sowa, thanked God for the opportunity and expressed profound gratitude to President Julius Maada Bio for the trust reposed in him. He pledged unwavering loyalty to the Director General and reaffirmed his commitment to the agency’s mandate. He added that he looks forward to learning from staff and contributing meaningfully to the continued development of the NDMA.
Also, the new Director General, John Vandy Rogers, paid glowing tribute to his predecessor, describing him as a leader with whom he weathered many challenges and achieved significant successes. He assured partners and the public of his dedication to building upon the strong foundation laid.
“We will continue from where he has stopped and ensure that our mandate is fully delivered,” he said. He emphasized discipline, punctuality, and teamwork, and reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to creating a conducive working environment for partners and stakeholders.
The ceremony ended with a strong sense of unity and renewed purpose. With the transition now complete, the NDMA leadership looks forward to working together with staff and partners to strengthen disaster preparedness and build a safer and more resilient Sierra Leone.
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