A cross section of Sierra Leone’s Parliamentary Committee on Planning and Economic Development, on Tuesday,  9th of June, met with the Minister of Planning and Economic Development – Dr. Francis Kai-Kai, his Deputy – Dr. Robert Chakanda and members of the ministry’s staff at their Tower Hill office in Freetown.

In his statement, the Chairman of the Committee – Dr. Kandeh Kolleh Yumkella (MP), while expressing his appreciation for the invitation, noted that the introductory meeting was a sign of a new beginning with the substantive Minister.

Hon. Dr. Yumkella said the Committee would organize an opportunity for the Minister to engage all fifteen (15) committee members, and possibly the leadership of Parliament to discuss it’s roles and responsibilities within the governance structure of Sierra Leone.

Welcoming the delegation, the Minister of Planning and Economic Development, Dr. Francis Kai-Kai expressed his gratitude for the visit.

Also present at the meeting were: the Acting Development Secretary at the Ministry of Planning and Economic Development – Umaru Conteh, the National NGO Coordinator – Eric Masallay, and the Director of Planning, Policy and Research, – Dr. Sheka Bangura.