Deputy Minister Fortune Chairs Inter-Agency Meeting to Address Institutional Challenges

-Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs David Fortune chaired an Inter-Agency Meeting at the Immigration Conference Room, discussing operational challenges and strengthening coordination among agencies under the Ministry.

The meeting brought together Permanent Secretary Ngaugah, Deputy Secretary Catherine H. Kekura and representatives from the Sierra Leone Immigration Department, Sierra Leone Police, National Fire Force, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, National Civil Registration Authority, Arms and Ammunition, Office of the Chief Examiner and other relevant institutions.

The meeting commenced with an opening prayer and a welcome address before participants reviewed operational activities, institutional performance, and challenges affecting service delivery.

Discussions focused on staff shortages, inadequate office space, limited mobility, staff welfare, and the need to improve working conditions, enhancing productivity across institutions.

Participants highlighted the importance of strengthening collaboration, improving information sharing, and using reliable data to support planning and decision-making.

Other issues discussed included immigration passport services, drug-related offence enforcement, fire safety, public health, national identification registration, and law and order maintenance.

The meeting underscored agencies working collectively to address operational challenges, improve efficiency, and ensure effective mandate implementation.

Inter-Agency Meeting forms part of efforts to strengthen institutional coordination, promote accountability, and improve public service delivery.