A high-powered delegation from Sierra Leone has successfully handed over the site for the rehabilitation of the country’s chancery building in Monrovia, Liberia, and later proceeded to Accra, Ghana, where they inspected the ongoing construction of a new chancery building.
The delegation, which was led by Emmanuel M. Sandi, Director of Administration and Finance at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, included Abu Bakarr Turay, Head of the Procurement Unit of the Ministry; Lawrence D. Gbaya, Principal Quantity Surveyor and Superintendent at the Ministry of Works and Public Assets; and Michael L. Swarray, Director of Procurement at the Ministry of Finance.
At a symbolic handover ceremony in Monrovia, Sierra Leone’s Ambassador to Liberia, Eddie Massally, expressed gratitude to President Julius Maada Bio and Foreign Affairs Minister Alhaji Timothy Kabba for their commitment to strengthening the country’s diplomatic presence. Ambassador Massally assured the contractor, KAF Properties, of the embassy’s full support to ensure the timely completion of the rehabilitation project.
Ibrahim Kabba, CEO and Founder of KAF Properties, pledged to deliver a high-quality job on schedule. He also praised the government for awarding the project to a local contractor, emphasizing that it promotes Sierra Leonean businesses. Emmanuel Kabba, Chairman of KAF Properties, confirmed that the rehabilitation is expected to be completed within eight months.
“The renovation, once completed, will enhance the embassy’s efficiency and provide a more conducive environment for diplomatic engagements,” he added.
Speaking on behalf of the delegation, Emmanuel M. Sandi emphasized the importance of the chancery project. He noted that Sierra Leone’s embassy in Liberia is of strategic significance, given the historical and bilateral ties between the two nations.
Michael Swarray, Director of Procurement at the Ministry of Finance, recalled a visit to the embassy a few years earlier, during which his team had recommended the rehabilitation of the chancery building.
In Accra, Ghana, Sierra Leone’s High Commissioner, Mohamed Hassan Kaisamba, welcomed the delegation and assured them of the mission’s full cooperation during their visit. He also urged the contractors to provide accurate updates on the progress of the construction.
The CEO of JULAK, the construction company responsible for the new chancery, reported that the project is about 75 percent complete, with work now focused on the finishing stages of both the interior and exterior of the building.
Emmanuel M. Sandi, speaking on behalf of the delegation, commended JULAK for the progress made, noting that the delegation was impressed with the quality and scope of the work achieved so far.
Other members of the team from the Ministries of Finance, Foreign Affairs, and Works also emphasized the importance of ensuring value for money and delivering a durable structure for Sierra Leone’s diplomatic mission in Ghana.