Sierra Leone VP to Address YPLS Emerging Leaders in Liberia

The Vice President of the Republic of Sierra Leone, Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh, will tomorrow arrive in the country with an over thirty-person delegation as a guest of the Young Political Leadership School Africa (YPLS-Africa), an offspring of the Naymote-Partners for Democratic Development (NAYMOTE).

While in the country, Dr. Jalloh will deliver the keynote address at the opening session of the YPLS Africa event on October 25, 2021, and facilitate the first session on the topic: “The elements of good governance.” He will also interact with the Liberian media.

Mr. Eddie Jarwolo, founder and executive director of NAYMOTE, who made the disclosure on Wednesday, October 20, at his King Gray Community office, said the overarching goal of YPLS Africa is to contribute to forming a new generation of character-driven and socially active young leaders that would be accountable, accessible, and responsive to the needs and interests of their citizens and help shape the future of their respective countries positively.

The program, he said, will welcome 100 young leaders from eight African countries including Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Guinea, the Gambia, D.R. Congo, Malawi, Kenya, and Liberia. 

Mr. Jawolo continues that the YPLS Africa has become an excellent platform for young people to learn new skills and tools to improve their leadership abilities and expand youth networks with a diverse community of young leaders and leadership/electoral management experts—something helpful to solidify peace, development, and accountability within Africa.

He said the October event shall deliver an array of engaging sessions through exceptional speakers, including the Vice President of Liberia, Jewel Howard Taylor; former President of Liberia, Madam Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf; and Ambassadors from the United States of America, Sweden, and The United Kingdom, among others.

While in Liberia, Dr. Jalloh will meet with President George Manneh Weah and Vice President Jewel Howard Taylor. 

He will also engage his citizens resident in Liberia. Dr. Jalloh is travelling with Government of Sierra Leone officials, including the Ministers of Internal Affairs and Youth Affairs among others.

Organizers of the Young Political Leadership School Africa have expressed appreciation for the overwhelming support from the Embassy of the Republic of Sierra Leone and the Government of Liberia as they prepare to host the Honorable Vice President in Liberia. 

While in Liberia, Alumni and Convener of the YPLS Africa will present to Dr. Jalloh an Outstanding Leadership Award in recognition of his exemplary leadership and dedication to the cause of defending democracy and good governance in Africa.

Since April 2016, about 630 young leaders from across Africa have benefitted from the YPLS Africa; they are using their knowledge and skills to help transform their communities, improve electoral integrity/outcomes, and promote good governance in their respective communities and countries. This event is supported by the Open Society Initiative for West Africa (OSIWA).