Freetown | 21 July 2026 — President Julius Maada Bio has announced a major round of appointments across key government ministries and state institutions, in a move officials say is aimed at improving service delivery and accelerating delivery of national priorities.
The appointments were made public in a notice issued by State House on Monday and signed by Secretary to the President, Barba B. Fortune. Several of the positions will require parliamentary approval before the appointees can assume office.
“The appointments are part of ongoing efforts to strengthen leadership and improve service delivery across key sectors,” according to State House Public Notice dated, 21 July 2026.
Finance and Agriculture
Ms. Isata Marah has been appointed Deputy Minister of Finance II.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, which sits at the center of government’s food security agenda, also received new leadership with two deputy appointments:
– Dr. Isata Kamanda – Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Food Security I
– Ing. Bryan Smart-Kanu – Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Food Security II
With rising food prices and a renewed focus on domestic production, analysts say the performance of the new deputies will be critical to the success of government’s agriculture programs in the coming year.
New Leadership for NASSIT
The National Social Security and Insurance Trust will also see new management.
Ms. Jenneh Jabati has been named Chairperson of the Board of Trustees.
Mr. Chernor Mamoud Jalloh takes over as Director General, with Mr. Mohamed Bangura appointed Deputy Director General, Administration and Finance.
NASSIT administers pensions and social security benefits for workers across the country. The new leadership team will be expected to address long-standing concerns around efficiency, transparency, and expansion of coverage.
Conservation Trust Fund
Mr. Ahmid C. Jalloh has been appointed Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Conservation Trust Fund, which supports environmental conservation and climate-related projects.
What Comes Next
Government says the reshuffle reflects its commitment to placing experienced leadership in institutions driving economic growth and social welfare.
Attention will now turn to Parliament for confirmation of the nominees, and to how quickly the new appointees can begin implementing reforms, particularly in agriculture and social security — two areas directly linked to the daily lives of citizens.
