Africa-Press – Sierra-Leone. The Sierra Leone Parliament has officially approved the appointment of Madam Jenneh Jabati as Deputy Minister of Finance II, calling on her to apply her decades of banking and financial sector experience toward strengthening the country’s fiscal management and economic stability.
Madam Jabati was confirmed during a plenary session held on Tuesday, July 5, 2025, at Tower Hill in Freetown. Her nomination was put forward by President Julius Maada Bio as part of broader efforts to reinforce the Ministry of Finance’s leadership and enhance public financial oversight.
Parliamentarians from across political lines welcomed her appointment, citing her long-standing career in the financial sector, where she has held senior positions in several commercial banks. MPs expressed hope that her technical background and leadership experience will be instrumental in implementing much-needed reforms within the ministry.
In his address during the confirmation proceedings, Hon. Aaron Aruna Koroma of Tonkolili District and Deputy Leader II of the opposition All People’s Congress (APC), described Madam Jabati as a highly qualified professional. He emphasized the importance of her role in addressing the economic challenges currently facing Sierra Leoneans and encouraged her to serve with diligence and integrity.
“I believe she has the competence and listening ear needed to address the economic concerns of the suffering masses,” Hon Koroma stated.
Other lawmakers, including Hon. Umu Pyne and Hon. Abdul Kargbo, echoed similar sentiments. Hon. Pyne highlighted Madam Jabati as a role model for women in leadership and stressed the significance of her appointment for female representation in government. Meanwhile, Hon. Kargbo, who serves as the Leader of the Opposition, focused on operational concerns within the Ministry of Finance, particularly regarding the timeliness and adequacy of financial disbursements to Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs).
“The persistent delays in subvention releases and underfunding are holding back national development.” Hon Kargbo stated.
The parliamentary session underscored a rare moment of bipartisan consensus, with both ruling and opposition parties expressing optimism about Jabati’s capacity to support key fiscal strategies, streamline public financial management, and help steer the country toward greater economic resilience.
Madam Jabati’s appointment comes at a time of heightened public scrutiny over economic performance, inflation, and government spending. Expectations remain high for her to play a constructive role in addressing these issues through sound financial leadership.
With her confirmation now complete, Madam Jabati will assume responsibilities alongside other senior officials within the Ministry of Finance. She is expected to focus on improving efficiency, transparency, and responsiveness in the allocation and use of public resources.
The appointment, which received full parliamentary endorsement, reflects a broader push by the Bio administration to inject technical expertise into key areas of governance.
As she begins her tenure, stakeholders from both government and civil society will be watching closely to assess the impact of her contributions in a role considered critical to Sierra Leone’s economic trajectory.
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