Freetown:Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs David Fortune chaired an Inter-Agency Meeting at the Immigration Conference Room, focusing on operational challenges and enhancing coordination among agencies within the Ministry.
According to Sierra Leone News Agency, the meeting included Permanent Secretary Ngaugah, Deputy Secretary Catherine H. Kekura, and representatives from the Sierra Leone Immigration Department, Sierra Leone Police, National Fire Force, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, National Civil Registration Authority, Arms and Ammunition, Office of the Chief Examiner, and other pertinent institutions.
The meeting began with an opening prayer and a welcome address, followed by a review of operational activities, institutional performance, and challenges impacting service delivery. Key discussions centered on issues like staff shortages, inadequate office space, limited mobility, staff welfare, and the need for better working conditions to boost productivity across institutions.
Participants emphasized the significance of reinforcing collaboration, enhancing information sharing, and utilizing reliable data for planning and decision-making. Other topics included immigration passport services, drug-related offence enforcement, fire safety, public health, national identification registration, and law and order maintenance.
The meeting highlighted the necessity for agencies to work collectively to address operational challenges, improve efficiency, and ensure effective mandate implementation. The Inter-Agency Meeting is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen institutional coordination, promote accountability, and enhance public service delivery.