President Bio Highlights Governance and Development Gains at Makeni Town Hall

President Julius Maada Bio has highlighted gains in Government and reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to transparent, inclusive and people-centred governance during a Presidential Town Hall Meeting in Makeni.

The interactive engagement brought together government officials, Paramount Chiefs, development stakeholders, youth and women’s groups, and residents of Makeni, providing a platform for dialogue on governance, national development and Sierra Leone’s future.

The discussions focused on governance, economic transformation and development, human capital development, drug trafficking and drug abuse, Sierra Leone’s leadership on the global stage, and the President’s legacy.

President Bio outlined his achievements, noting expanded educational access for two million children, increased electricity coverage to 36%, significant reductions in maternal and child mortality by 79% and 59% respectively, a drop in food inflation from 19% to 2.56%, and major infrastructure developments including 473.46 km of paved roads and the construction of 24 bridges.