MR. ALFRED LAHAI 

Tel: +23276370688 - Email: permanent.secretary@moia.gov.sl

1. Administrative Head of the Ministry.

2. Handles all correspondences coming into and out of the Ministry.

3. Vote controller; in charge of all Finances of the Ministry.

4. Handles Policy formulation issues of the Ministry.   

About Us.

We provide political oversight and policy guidance and direction to the following agencies and departments to effectively and efficiently fulfill their mandates:

Mandate

1. Ensure internal security and public safety

2. Provide Policy, Strategic and Supervisory guidance to the Agencies and Departments.

3. Provide Political oversight.

4.  Answerable to Cabinet and Parliament for the Agencies and Departments.

5. Ensure that the Agencies and Departments deliver on their statutory mandates.

6.  Ensure that the Agencies and Departments are apolitical and objective in the discharge of their functions.

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MR. WILLIAM FAYIA SELLU

Tel: +23278025006, Email: igpol@gov.sl

The Sierra Leone Police (SLP) was established under Section 3 of the Police Act of 1964. The SLP is headed by the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Mr. William Fayia Sellu and deputized by the Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Mr. Sahr Yomba Senesie. The IGP was appointed by the President of Sierra Leone H.E. Brig (rtd) Julius Maada Bio on 27th July 2022, whilst the DIG was appointed on 22nd February 2025.

At the National Command Level, there are Strategic Commanders from the rank of Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) to Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) with responsibility for Operations, Human Resources; Training; Medical Services; Crime Services; Support Services; Professional Standards; Corporate Affairs; Peacekeeping; Gender Affairs; Community Affairs; Traffic Management; Intelligence; Presidential Guard; Infrastructure and the Operational Support Division (OSD), (the armed wing of the SLP).

Regional commanders known as Regpols who AIGs are carry regional responsibilities for the Freetown West Area, Freetown East Area, Northeast Area, Northwest Area, Southern Province and Eastern Province. All of these AIGs assist the IGP and the DIG in the running of the day-to-day affairs of the SLP. This is done through a joined-up leadership approach practicalised into an Executive Management Board (EMB), the highest policy making body in the organization which meets fortnightly under the chairmanship of the IGP.

MANDATE

(a) Protect the lives and property of all persons in Sierra Leone.

(b) Prevent and detect crimes and protect the rights and freedoms of every person in Sierra Leone as provided in the Constitution and any other law.

(c) Maintain public safety, law and order.

(d) Enforce all laws and regulations without prejudice to the enabling Acts of other security agencies.

 (e) Collaborate with other agencies to take any necessary action and provide the required assistance or support to persons in distress including victims of road accidents, fire disasters, earthquakes, floods and any other disaster.

(f) Facilitate and collaborate with other persons or authorities to ensure the free passage and movement on highways, roads and streets open to the public.

(g) Adopt community partnership techniques and methods in the discharge of its responsibilities.

VISION 

‘’A friendly, fair, and firm organization that the people can trust’’.

MISSION 

The Police will collaborate with the public to enhance access to criminal justice and ensure security and stability conducive to social, economic, and political development in Sierra Leone’’.

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DR. MOSES TIFFA BAIO

Tel: +232XXXXXXXX, Email: XXXXXXXXX

Dr. Moses Tiffa Baio has been appointed by His Excellency Dr. Julius Maada Bio as Chief Immigration Officer (CIO) of the Sierra Leone Immigration Department following a recent announcement on Friday 7th March 2025.

He was the Director-General of the Sierra Leone Civil Aviation Authority. During his tenure, he became the second Vice President for Aviation Safety for Africa and Indian Ocean Countries-AFI States. He also served as a member of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Global Aviation Safety Plan Study Group. The Aviation gaffer served as chair and as a panelist on many international Aviation platforms.

As Head of the Aviation industry in Sierra Leone, he brought leadership innovation to establish an effective and efficient autonomous Civil Aviation Safety Oversight System, which drastically increased Sierra Leone’s safety rating from 18% to 74% in the ICAO Universal Safety Rating, a feat that has been lauded by aviation leaders and experts around the world.

Additionally, Dr Baio increased the State Security Rating to 71.9 %, above the regional benchmark. He also facilitated and oversaw the implementation of the ICAO SAFE Funds project, the CART recovery project and the Billing and Settlement Plan by the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

MR. JOSEPH J. SENESIE

Tel: +23278234800, Email: XXXXXXXXX

JOSEPH JOHN SENESSIE is the newly appointed Director General of the Sierra Leone Correctional Service Mr Joseph John Senessie. born in the late 70’s in Small-Bo Kenema District holds a Master's Degree in Public Administration, Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Education both attained at the Njala University College.

He bagan his career as a Corrections Officer in  2009 and passed through the ranks. 

As his elevation unfolded, Mr. Senessie together with five (5) other junior staff were sent to Kaduna state –Nigeria- forming the first set of Corrections Officers to benefit from Cadet course, in Kaduna Nigeria.

APPOINTMENTS

1.  Staff Officer 2011-2014

2.  Officer-in-Charge Pujehun Correctional Centre 2014

3.  Officer-in-Charge Makeni Correctional Centre 2015-2017

4.  Officer-in-Charge Bo –Male Correctional Centre 2018

5.  Officer-in-Charge Mafanta Correctional Centre 2018-2019

6.  Deputy Regional Commander South 2021

7.  Acting Director Agriculture 2021-2022

8.  Regional Commander North-East 2022

9.  Acting Director Human Resource 2023-2024

Mr. J.J Senessie is a disciplined officer with excellent social networking skills; and he is a man who is passionate articulating issues settling disputes among colleagues.

He is happily married to Mrs. Alberta Cecilia Senessie of the Immigration Department, with five children.

 He has again enrolled for another Master’s Degree programme in Strategic Leadership at the EaPrnest Bai Koroma University of Science and Technology.

A dedicated public servant, who has over the years made significant contributions to the institution.

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MR. Nazir A. A. Kamanda-Bongay

Tel: +232XXXXXXXX, Email: cfonffsl@gmail.com, Website: XXXXXXXXX

The National Fire Force is the authority responsible to do firefighting, search, rescue and fire prevention activities in Sierra Leone. It was established in 1920 as the Freetown Fire Brigade. From 1980, it was transformed to the National Fire Force when the National Fire Service act of 1980 was passed into law. 

The Headquarters of the National Fire Force houses the forces administrative department, fire engines, equipment and fire service personnel. In recent years, the Fire Service has spread across into various areas including Aberdeen, Kissy, Rokel, Bo, Kenema, Makeni, Kono, Kambia, Moyamba, Kailahun, Pujehun, Port Loko, Magburaka, Kabala, Bonthe and Lungi, in addition to the Freetown Central Headquarter.

Major Rtd. CF. Marrah 

. Destruction of unserviceable weapons in the country.

. Demolition of high explosives bombs and arms ammunition

MR. MOHAMED MUBASHIR MASSAQUOI

Tel: +232XXXXXXXXX, Email: XXXXXXXXXXXXX, Website: https://ncra.gov.sl

The National Civil Registration Authority (NCRA) was established by the National Civil Registration Act, passed by the Parliament of Sierra Leone on June 30, 2016. Before the emergence of NCRA, identity landscape in Sierra Leone was uncoordinated with various institution registering different vital events and issuing different identity documents. The situation created the avenue for unscrupulous persons to change their dates of births and identities at will to fit any situation they find themselves in at any given period. It was against this background and the need to structure identity services in Sierra Leone that the National Civil Registration Authority (NCRA) came into force in June 2016 by an Act of Parliament to replace the existing uncoordinated registration with a robust, consolidated and coordinated civil registration system.

The National Civil Registration Act, 2016 established the National Civil Registration Authority (NCRA) and provides for a mandatory registration of Citizens and non-citizens resident in Sierra Leone, vital events ranging from marriages, divorces, nullities, births, deaths, adoptions as well as, provides all registrants with a multi-purpose identity card with the National Identification Number (NIN) engraved on it for clear identification. The Act laid the foundation for the creation of a permanent civil register and centralized the registration of vital events in Sierra Leone, replacing functions previously handled by institutions such as the National Office for Births and Deaths and the Office of the Administrator and Registrar General.

Leadership

The current Director General of the NCRA is Mr. Mohamed Mubashir MASSAQUOI, appointed by His Excellency, President Dr. Julius Maada BIO, in July 2018. Mr. MASSAQUOI brings over 15 years of professional experience in Administration, Management, Programming, Peacebuilding, and Democratic Governance, having worked with both local and International Organizations, including the United Nations.

Mandate

The NCRA is mandated by the National Civil Registration Act of 2016 to ensure the Continuous, Permanent, and Compulsory Registration of Vital events for all Citizens and Non-citizens Resident in Sierra Leone. These events include births, deaths, marriages, divorces, adoptions, and nullities. The Authority is responsible for issuing Securitised, chip-based, and Multipurpose Identity cards, including National Identification Numbers (NINs), to enhance identity management and access to services. The NCRA also collects, compiles, abstracts, and publishes vital statistics to support national planning and governance.

Vision

To establish a robust, innovative, and integrated civil registration and identity management system that ensures every individual in Sierra Leone is recognized before the law, promoting good governance and human development.

Mission

To provide efficient, secure, and accessible civil registration and vital statistics services through a decentralized and technology-driven platform, ensuring the issuance of legal identity documents to all residents of Sierra Leone, in line with international best practices, to combat identity fraud and enhance public service delivery.

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MR. ANDREW J. KAIKAI 

Tel: +23278320179, Email: XXXXXXXXXXX

The Government of Sierra Leone, through its National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Office of National Security (ONS), Transnational Organized Crime Unit (TOCU), Pharmacy Board, and the National Task Force on Drugs and Substance Abuse, has destroyed over $94 million worth of illicit drugs.

This significant operation took place at the TOCU headquarters in Hastings on July 19, 2024.

Dr. SIMEON OWIZZ KOROMA

Tel: +23276668762, Email: XXXXXXXXXX, 

To support, supervise and advise the office of the Chief Medical Examiner to effectively, efficiently and professionally deliver on its strategic plan in other to achieve the following key activities:

MR. SAA KPULUM

Tel: +23276601497, Email: boardchairmanipcb@gmail.com

Saa Kpulun is a highly experienced leader with a distinguished career in public service spanning several decades. He was appointed in November 2024. Before his role at the IPCB, Mr. Kpulun served as Principal of the Civil Service Training College from 2022 to 2024 and held key positions, including Executive Secretary of the Constitutional Review Committee from 2015 to 2017, and Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Social Action (NaCSA). He was also Permanent Secretary in various Ministries, including the Ministry of Transport and Aviation from 2008 to 2014, demonstrating a long-standing commitment to Public Service and national development.

Mr. Kpulun holds an MBA from the International Centre for Public Enterprises, University of Ljubljana, Diploma in Public Administration, Lincoln University, and BA Hons. (History & Politics) from the University of York, United Kingdom.

IPCB Background 

The Independent Police Complaints Board (IPCB) is a non-departmental public body established in July 2013 by the Police Council under Section 158 (2) of the Constitution of Sierra Leone 1991 (Act No. 6 of 1991).

The functions of the ‘Board’ are set out in Section 3 (1&2) of the Independent Police Complaints Board Regulations, 2013, and include the following:

(1) The Board shall investigate:

a. The death of any person while in the custody of the police.

b. A fatal road accident in which a police vehicle is involved.

c. A shooting incident where a police officer has discharged a firearm or killed a person.

d. Incidents of injuries, assault or wounding caused by a police officer.

e. Allegations of misconduct involving an officer of the rank of Superintendent or higher.

f. Any matter involving misconduct by the police referred to it by the Inspector-General of Police where the Inspector-General of Police thinks an independent investigation will be in the public interest.

g. Any matter or incident which it thinks the action or inaction of the police is likely to impact significantly on the confidence of the people in the police.

h. Any matter, whether remote or otherwise, which gave cause for an investigation to be conducted under this regulation.

(2) The Board shall advise the Police Force on ways in which incidents involving the

Police Force as provided in these Regulations may be avoided or eliminated. 

Corporate Ethos of the IPCB

Vision

The IPCB exists to ensure that the Sierra Leone Police is responsive to the needs and concerns of the people of Sierra Leone, which it serves.

Mission

The IPCB's mission is to build public trust and confidence in the Sierra Leone Police by seeking to establish the truth, determining facts, and ensuring that justice can prevail.

Guiding Principles

The IPCB stride s to maintain the highest standards of ethical behavior through the incessant application of its core values. The following values are integral to the Board achieving public trust and confidence in both the IPCB and SLP:     

a. Integrity - consistency of actions, methods, and principles based on honesty and truthfulness.

b. Justice and Respect for Human Rights are the cornerstone of human dignity, freedom, and development. Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.

c. Independence – the IPCB is not subject to the control or direction of any other authority in the performance of its functions.

d. Transparency and Impartiality – guaranteeing that in the discharge of its functions, fairness and equity will always prevail; and

e. Responsiveness – carrying out its functions with diligence and promptness to meet the needs of its clients.

Board Membership 

According to Regulation 1(1) of the Independent Police Complaints Board Regulations 2013, the Board membership consists of a chairperson and six other members (institutional representatives). The Chairperson is appointed by the President and others drawn from the following institutions as listed below:

1.            The Chairperson is appointed by the President

2.            Human Rights Commission of S/L Rep.

3.            Sierra Leone Bar Association Rep.

4.            Anti-Corruption Commission Rep.

5.            Inter-Religious Council of Sierra Leone Rep.

6.            Police Council Rep.

7.            Rtd. Senior Police Officer selected by the Ministry of Internal Affairs