As he continue his tour of Continental Europe, the presidential hopeful of the Sierra Leonean main opposition, Rtd. Brigadier Julius Maada Bio on Sunday morning met with the Sierra Leone Fullah Progressive Union (FPU), one of the most powerful Sierra Leonean groups in Holland at his Presidential Suite . They pledged their support for his campaign and offered prayers for Sierra Leone and Rtd. Brigadier Bio. The SLPP strongman also met with business people from the island of Curacao and the Turkish business community residing in Holland that are ready and willing to invest in Sierra Leone.
In a well attended town hall meeting, the Chairman of the Sierra Leone Peoples Party Continental Europe (SLPPCE), Mr.Solomon Baimba Mansaray, welcomed the audience and thanked them for attending the gathering. “We are making history right now, this is the first time a presidential candidate has visited Holland” the Chairman said. The meeting proceeded with prayers from both the Muslim and Christian leaders.
Various speakers contributed in registering their support and admiration for the presidential candidate and pledged to support him win the Presidency come November 17, 2012. Mr Abu Bakarr Jalloh of the FPU told the crowd that “for the fact that Maada at his tender age was wise enough to hand over power to Tejan Kabba for democracy to prevail, he can be a very good leader now that he is so much experienced”. He said.
Earlier, Mr. Ernest Smith, the Secretary General of the SLPPCE, introduced the Executive of the SLPP Continental Europe.
The keynote address was delivered by no less a person than the charismatic and no nonsense Presidential candidate of the SLPP Rtd. Brigadier Julius Maada Bio. The opposition flag bearer shared his “New Direction” plan with the audience and assured them that he will denounce any form of violence before, during and after the election later this year.
Present at the meeting was a cross section of the Sierra Leonean community and friends of Sierra Leone. The Sierra Leonean umbrella organisation commonly known as the Central Union was represented by its dynamic leader Mr. Mohamed Teslimi Bangura and members of his executive. Also in attendance were senior members of the All Peoples congress (APC) in Holland.
The vote of thanks was delivered by the Organising Secretary Mohamed C Bah
Othman Sheriff is an experienced Sierra Leonean development professional, peacebuilding practitioner, professional journalist and human rights advocate with over two decades of engagement in community development, youth empowerment, education, humanitarian assistance and international development cooperation. Born and raised in Kenema District, Eastern Sierra Leone, he has dedicated much of his professional career to improving the socioeconomic conditions of vulnerable and marginalised populations, particularly disadvantaged young people, women, children and underserved rural communities.
As the Founder and Programme Director of Youth in Action for Development (YAD), Sheriff has played a leading role in mobilising international development assistance and coordinating community-driven interventions aimed at poverty reduction, sustainable livelihoods, social inclusion and grassroots development. Over the years, he has facilitated the mobilisation and implementation of development projects worth billions of Leones, supported by international development partners, including European development institutions, humanitarian organisations and United Nations agencies.
A committed advocate for free and inclusive Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), Sheriff spearheaded the establishment of the Youth Resource Academy (YRA) in 2018, through which he has championed access to practical, employment-oriented education for underprivileged youth, particularly young women, school dropouts, single mothers, widows, unemployed youth and individuals from economically disadvantaged households. So far, the Academy has provided vocational, technical and entrepreneurship training opportunities to more than 2,000 youth helping them acquire marketable skills, pursue self-employment and improve their economic independence. He also solicit funds to provide start up kits for the youth who graduated from the academy.
In addition to his development and humanitarian work, Sheriff serves as the Editor-in-Chief and CEO of Critique Echo Newspaper, using journalism as a platform to promote accountability, responsible governance, social justice and public awareness of critical socioeconomic and human rights issues.
He is a dedicate member of many international peacebuilding networks including the United Religions Initiative (URI), International Association of Educators for World Peace (IAEWP), Intercultural Leaders Network of the United Nations Alliance of Civilisations (UNAOC)`s Youth Solidarity Fund, and the alumni Association of King Hamad Youth Empowerment Awards.
Through his leadership, advocacy and international partnerships, Sheriff continues to champion a vision of Sierra Leone in which disadvantaged young people have equitable access to education and economic opportunities, women and girls live free from violence and discrimination, human rights are respected, and communities are empowered to pursue peaceful, inclusive and sustainable development.
As he continue his tour of Continental Europe, the presidential hopeful of the Sierra Leonean main opposition, Rtd. Brigadier Julius Maada Bio on Sunday morning met with the Sierra Leone Fullah Progressive Union (FPU), one of the most powerful Sierra Leonean groups in Holland at his Presidential Suite . They pledged their support for his campaign and offered prayers for Sierra Leone and Rtd. Brigadier Bio. The SLPP strongman also met with business people from the island of Curacao and the Turkish business community residing in Holland that are ready and willing to invest in Sierra Leone.
Various speakers contributed in registering their support and admiration for the presidential candidate and pledged to support him win the Presidency come November 17, 2012. Mr Abu Bakarr Jalloh of the FPU told the crowd that “for the fact that Maada at his tender age was wise enough to hand over power to Tejan Kabba for democracy to prevail, he can be a very good leader now that he is so much experienced”. He said.
Present at the meeting was a cross section of the Sierra Leonean community and friends of Sierra Leone. The Sierra Leonean umbrella organisation commonly known as the Central Union was represented by its dynamic leader Mr. Mohamed Teslimi Bangura and members of his executive. Also in attendance were senior members of the All Peoples congress (APC) in Holland.
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