Sierra Leone Government - Address - On the Occasion of His Official Inauguration

Aug 21, 2026

Official presidential inauguration address delivered by His Excellency the President of the Republic of Sierra Leone on the occasion of taking office for a second term. The speech expresses gratitude to Almighty God and the people, welcomes domestic and international representatives, and frames the nation’s renewed path toward peace, progress, development, and prosperity. It calls for collective effort, religious tolerance, justice, disciplined resolve, and unity across diverse ethnic and faith communities, highlighting Sierra Leone’s historical legacy and governance achievements.

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CategoryReligion & Spirituality

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Pages9

Reading Time23 min

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Address

Occasion and setting

Gratitude and welcome

Vision for the future

Unity across diversity

Calls for collective action

SIERRA LEONE GOVERNMENT # ADDRESS BY HIS EXCELLENCY THE PRESIDENT Du.Eunest Bai Kouoma GC.R.S.L. President of the Republic and Commander-in-Chief of theRepublic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces # On the Occasion of HisOPlicial Jnaugwration As PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF SIERRA LEONE AT THE NATIONAL STADIUMSYKE STREET,FREETOWN ON Friday,22nd February,2013at 9:00 a.m. COLEAGUE HEADS OF STATEMR.VICE-PRESIDENT, HoNOURABLE SPEAKER OF PARLIAMENT,MY LADY THE CHIEF JUSTICE,MINISTERS OF GoVERNMENT, HoNOURABLE MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT, ExCELLENCIES,MEMBERS OF THE DIPLOMATIC CORPS,His WoRSHIP THE MAYOR OF FREETOWN,DISTINGUISHED GUESTS,LADIES AND GENTLEMEN: The hand of destiny has led me to where I stand today as Presidentof the Republic of Sierra Leone for the second term.I give abundantpraise and thanks to Almighty God for elevating me to this exaltedposition and for sparing my life to see this day.I sincerely thank thepeople of this great nation for giving me the opportunity to serve themand sustain a legacy of peace,progress and development that willbe preserved for posterity. I welcome my colleagues,and the various distinguished representativesof friendly countries and organizations who are witnesses to thissolemn occasion.May the interest they manifest in the affairs of ourbeloved country be rewarded with good health,happiness and personalwell-being. Ladies and Gentlemen,this country that gave West Africa its firstmodern University,first radio station,and first female mayor is risingagain to meet its destiny of greatness.Out of the depredations of war,the rigours of rehabilitation and reconstruction,and the great anxietyof peace building,we have come a long way,and today we celebratedemocracy.Confident in hope,and fully cognizant of the magnitudeand complexity of the work at hand,we face the future with optimismand zest for taking this country to another level.Today I call on allof us to put our shoulders to the wheel and work diligently to achieveour national objectives.I call on all of us to use our sense of religioustolerance as a guide to overcoming narrow political bigotry.I ask thatour ties of kinship and uicndskip spur 11s to greater engagementsof the constituent elements of this country.I request that our historyof freedom inspire us to assert the imperatives of justice. We are on the threshold of a new era.We all can,individually andcollectively ensure that whatever corners of endeavours we findourselves,we shine forth with the glory of our dedication,disciplineand resilience.We must march forward with tenacity of purpose andstrength ofcharacteruntil we reach the desired destination of prosperity. This country has always been a haven for those fleeing turmoil anddeprivations.The inhabitants of this land have always welcomedothers,and even though we are a nation of diverse ethnic groupsand faiths,our people have learned to live together as brothers andsisters. From the Kissi Chiefdoms of Eastern Sierra Leone to theMountains of the Yalunkas,from the worrehs of the Fullahs to thefishing grounds of the Sherbros,our people have created greatunshakeable bonds,kinship and friendship that are making thiscountry more united and tolerant than most other countries in theworld.It is not by accident that so many ethnic groups in the countryshare so many common surnames;it is not by chance that these familynames exist across all regions of the country.They are purposivedesigns of our ancestors for greater unity in the land,and we mustmaintain that worthy tradition. We have citizens claiming ancestry to migrants from as far north asthe Maghreb;we have brethren whose ancestors came from all overthe Upper Guinea Coast and the Sahel,as well as Nigeria and Ghana. From the founders of Congo Town to those of Angola Town;from theHausa roast beef sellers to the Marakas,people from all over Africaand even beyond our continent have made this country a home anda haven.There are other citizens born in this land wh

FAQs

Who delivered the address and on what occasion?

The address was delivered by His Excellency the President of the Republic of Sierra Leone on the occasion of his official inauguration as President for his second term.

What themes does the speech emphasize?

The speech emphasizes gratitude to God, appreciation for the people’s support, national unity, justice, religious tolerance, and disciplined commitment to development and prosperity.

What does the President call on citizens to do?

The President calls on everyone to put their shoulders to the wheel, work diligently toward national objectives, and strengthen engagement among the constituent elements of the country.

Aug 21, 2026

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