Former Members of Parliament and leader of the National Grand Coalition (NGC) party, Kandeh Kolleh Yumkella, has accepted President Julius Maada Bio’s appointment as Chairman of the Special Initiative for Climate Change, Renewable Energy, and Food Security in Sierra Leone.
Yumkella expressed gratitude to the President for his trust and confidence in his abilities, vowing to work tirelessly to achieve President Bio’s vision of a more progressive, prosperous, and inclusive Sierra Leone.
In a tweet acknowledging the appointment, Yumkella emphasized the importance of eco-innovation and the creation of a greener and sustainable future for all, including the preservation of the blue economy. He also mentioned that the Progressive Alliance is ready to support President Bio’s vision for a greener and more secure future for all Sierra Leoneans.
“I have the honor to accept President Julius Maada Bio appointment as Chairman of the Special Initiative for Climate Change, Renewable Energy and Food Security. I thank the President for his trust and confidence in my abilities and will do my very best to achieve his vision of a more progressive, prosperous and inclusive Sierra Leone. Together, let’s promote eco-innovation, create a greener and sustainable future for all, including preserving the blue-economy. The Progressive Alliance stands ready to support your vision for a greener and more secure future for all Sierra Leoneans,” he twitted.
President Bio responded on Twitter, thanking Kandeh Yumkella for accepting the national call to service.
He highlighted his administration’s commitment to building climate-resilient infrastructure to combat the harmful effects of climate change.
President Bio also mentioned the importance of innovative mechanisms to boost renewable energy and promote food security, specifically through the flagship FEED SALONE initiative.
“I am hopeful that your experience and expertise will help in fast-tracking our achievements in these 3 priority areas,” he stated.
Kandeh Yumkella, who ran as the NGC Presidential candidate in the 2018 election, chose to contest only as a Member of Parliament in the general elections held on June 24, 2023. Prior to the election, a progressive alliance was formed between the NGC and the SLPP. President Bio was reelected in the first round of voting, securing 56.16 percent of valid votes cast. However, Yumkella lost his parliamentary seat.
