As 2025 is now history, public attention has increasingly shifted from political rhetoric to measurable performance in governance. Across key state institutions, several presidential appointees under President Julius Maada Bio have distinguished themselves through reforms, improved service delivery, and institutional stability. Their leadership has not only strengthened public confidence but has also repositioned critical agencies to better serve national development goals.
Below is a comprehensive review of some of the best-performing presidential appointees of 2025, whose work continues to leave a lasting imprint on Sierra Leone’s governance landscape.
- James Baggie Bio – Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority (SLRSA)
James Baggie Bio has emerged as one of the most visible and results-oriented leaders within President Bio’s administration. At the helm of the Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority (SLRSA), he has spearheaded aggressive reforms aimed at reducing road accidents, enforcing traffic regulations, and restoring public trust in the institution.
Under his leadership, SLRSA has intensified driver education, improved vehicle inspection systems, and strengthened collaboration with the Sierra Leone Police. His firm stance against corruption and indiscipline within the transport sector has earned him commendation from road users and civil society groups alike. The renewed professionalism at SLRSA in 2025 stands as a benchmark for public-sector reform.
- Yakuba Bio – Sierra Leone Ports and Harbours Authority (SLPHA)
Yakuba Bio’s stewardship at the Sierra Leone Ports and Harbours Authority has been marked by modernization and efficiency. In 2025, SLPHA recorded improvements in port operations, cargo handling, and revenue generation—key indicators of institutional performance.
Through infrastructural upgrades and tighter administrative controls, the ports have become more competitive and investor-friendly. His leadership has also focused on transparency and staff capacity-building, ensuring that Sierra Leone’s maritime gateways contribute meaningfully to national economic growth.
- Brima Baluwa Koroma-National Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NPRA).
Brima Baluwa Koroma is a household name in the petroleum industry in Sierra Leone and beyond the shores of Sierra Leone. Since his assumption of office at the NPRA as Executive Director until one year ago, he was elevated as Director General of the National Petroleum Authority. Mr. Koroma over the years has stabilized the downstream petroleum sector in Sierras Leone. He has ensured that petroleum products are never in short supply in the country. Mr. Brima Koroma has brought price stability in the petroleum industry in accordance with the international market price tag.
His effective and impartial supervisory role over petroleum dealers has brought sanity in the industry.
- Mr. Fuad Daboh – National Social Security and Insurance Trust (NASSIT)
Mr. Fuad Daboh’s tenure at NASSIT continues to attract praise for stability, innovation, and financial prudence. In 2025, NASSIT strengthened contributors’ confidence through timely benefit payments, improved customer service, and prudent investment strategies.
By expanding coverage and enhancing digital systems, Daboh has ensured that workers’ pensions and social security benefits are better protected. His performance reflects President Bio’s broader agenda of safeguarding social protection mechanisms and promoting inclusive economic security.
- Amara Berewa– National Telecommunications Commission (NATCA)
The leadership at NATCA has played a critical role in regulating Sierra Leone’s rapidly evolving telecommunications sector. In 2025, the commission demonstrated firmness in policy enforcement, improved regulatory compliance, and enhanced consumer protection.
The NATCA boss has overseen efforts to stabilize the sector, promote fair competition among service providers, and improve service quality nationwide. These actions have been crucial in supporting digital inclusion, mobile connectivity, and the broader digital economy.
- Eng. Hadji Dabor– National Minerals Agency (NMA)
The National Minerals Agency has remained central to Sierra Leone’s extractive economy, and its leadership in 2025 has reflected renewed seriousness in governance. The NMA boss has emphasized regulatory enforcement, transparency, and accountability within the mining sector.
Efforts to curb illegal mining, ensure environmental compliance, and improve revenue collection have strengthened the sector’s contribution to national development while addressing long-standing governance concerns.
- Andrew Bob Johnny– Statistics Sierra Leone (Stats S/L)
Reliable data is the backbone of effective governance, and in 2025, Statistics Sierra Leone has continued to rise under its current leadership. The Statistics boss has overseen credible data collection, national surveys, and timely dissemination of statistical information to support policy-making.
By strengthening institutional credibility and technical capacity, Statistics Sierra Leone has become an indispensable partner in national planning, monitoring, and evaluation.
- Mrs. Jeneba J. Bangura-National Revenue Authority (NRA).
Effective revenue mobilization for a nation is a prerequisite for the sustainability of a nation and service delivery to its citizens. Appointed two years ago, Mrs. Jeneba Bangura has worked tirelessly to achieve government’s revenue target. Indeed, she has proved beyond all reasonable doubt that as Commissioner-General of the National Revenue Authority (NRA) she has proved her detractors wrong.
In terms of tax education to sensitise the public on the importance paying taxes, she has applied various strategies which has resulted to positive dividend. Mrs. Bangura through her loyal and dedicated staff has exposed institutions engaged in tax fraud and evasion. Indeed, the NRA Commissioner General is a gem in this all important and strategic institution.
- Alfred A.J. Momodu – Sierra Leone Road Authority (SLRA)
Alfred A.J. Momodu has complemented the leadership at SLRSA with operational strength and administrative efficiency. His role in reinforcing internal systems, compliance mechanisms, and staff discipline has contributed significantly to the authority’s improved public image.
Together with senior management, Momodu has helped reposition SLRSA as a results-driven institution focused on saving lives and promoting responsible road use across the country.
Conclusion: Performance Over Politics
The performances of these appointees in 2025 underscore a critical shift toward results-based governance under President Julius Maada Bio. While challenges remain across sectors, the commitment, professionalism, and reform-driven leadership displayed by these officials demonstrate what is possible when competence is prioritized.
As Sierra Leone continues its development trajectory, sustaining and replicating such performance across all public institutions will be essential in delivering tangible dividends of governance to the people.
