Following a meticulous recruitment process conducted by the Stats SL Council, Lansana Kpewolo Kanneh has been appointed as the substantive Deputy Statistician General, a position he has been acting in since May 2023. Mr. Kanneh, with a dedicated service of 13 years at Stats SL, brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his new role.
Mr. Kanneh’s journey at Stats SL began in the role of Director of Finance and Support Services, where he effectively managed Finance, Administration, Human Resources, and Procurement for 8 years. His exemplary performance in this capacity led to his appointment as the Ag. Deputy Statistician General in June 2023.
Boasting an impressive academic background, Mr. Kanneh holds qualifications including FCCA, M.Sc., MBA, and BSc. His extensive experience includes overseeing multi-donor funded project planning and implementation, as well as expertise in fiduciary management processes. Moreover, he has demonstrated proficiency in the management and execution of censuses, surveys, administrative data collection, and the entire spectrum of data analysis, report writing, and data dissemination.
Mr. Kanneh’s skills extend to the use of various data management and analysis tools, such as SQL, SPSS, Python, and R. With his proven track record and comprehensive skill set, Mr. Kanneh is well-equipped to contribute to the continued success and growth of Stats SL in his role as Deputy Statistician General. His appointment fills a position that had been vacant since April 1, 2023, and signifies a key development in the leadership structure of Stats SL.
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