OMBUDSMAN ENGAGES COURTESY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE SIERRA LEONE MARITIME ADMINISTRATION AND HIS MANAGEMENT TEAM

As he continues his sensitization drive and courtesy visits to MDAs, the Ombudsman Tejan Ahmed Israel Jah Esq. paid a courtesy call on the Executive Director of the Sierra Leone Maritime Administration Mr. Paul Sobba Massaquoi and his Management Team at their Offices at Government Wharf in Freetown.

Briefing the Team, the Ombudsman stated that the visit is to build collaboration and partnership with the SLMA and to ensure that the issue of injustices and maladministration within that Institution are eradicated or minimized. He noted that his Office receives and investigates complaints from members of staff or members of the public who have suffered injustice as a result of maladministration. He stated that his office performs quasi-judicial and human rights functions by serving as a grievance redress Institution.

The Ombudsman noted that his Office continues to raise awareness about its mandate and functions due to the fact that there are some Civil/Public Servants that do not know what the Ombudsman's Office is about.

The Ombudsman further stated that his mandate aligns with Pillar 5 of the President's manifesto promises which is revamping the Civil and Public Service architecture.

Thanking the Ombudsman and Team, the Executive Director of SLMA, Mr. Paul Sobba Massaquoi, noted that the mandate of the Ombudsman is huge and that he is also happy to learn about the work of the Ombudsman. He noted that the SLMA was established by an Act of Parliament to regulate all activities at sea. He noted that they are responsible for registering Vessels and providing sea security for vessels within and outside Sierra Leone. He noted that his Institution is signatory to several International treaties which they have to domesticate and implement locally. He pledged his Institution's continued collaboration with the Office of the Ombudsman.

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