AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoMaritime Security: Sierra Leone joined six pioneer states in flagging off the Combined Maritime Task Force Gulf of Guinea (CMTF-GoG) in Lagos, a push for African-led action to protect Gulf of Guinea trade and the blue economy. National ID & Finance Access: The National Civil Registration Authority (NCRA) is partnering with traditional leaders to speed biometric National ID registration in the Western Area, saying the card is now needed for banking, NASSIT, SIM registration, vehicle licensing, land deals and formal jobs. Jobs & Skills: Mercy Ships’ departure has left over 300 Sierra Leonean crew members jobless, with calls for government and private employers to absorb the trained workforce. Cybersecurity: Nigeria won the $10,000 grand prize at the 4th ECOWAS regional cybersecurity hackathon in Accra, with Sierra Leone among participating countries. Energy & Investment: President Bio secured Tony Elumelu’s backing for the WAIIS summit (16–18 Nov 2026) aimed at boosting regional integration through energy trade, minerals, agribusiness and digital transformation. Education Support: NUKaFS-SL awarded NLe 105,595 in scholarships to 16 students for 2025/2026. Governance & Labour: MoPED and EDSA began on-the-spot verification for Project Affected Persons under ESLEAP, while the Labour Minister met the ILO to strengthen labour reforms and decent work.
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