By Dr. Doma
The 10th anniversary of the death of Ambassador Gibrill Santigie Moseray Fadika, popularly known as Super, was observed in Freetown over the weekend with prayers, charity and a community football match.
The two-day programme, organised by the Friends of Super, started on Friday, 7th August 2026, at the Madingo Central Mosque in Magazine Community.
After the Juma prayers on Friday, friends, colleagues, political associates and community members gathered at the mosque to remember the late Moseray Fadika and pray for his soul.
Among those who attended were Dr. Richard Conteh, Hon. Chernor Bah and Thomas Koroma, together with other friends and associates of the late Super.
The gathering was not only about prayers.
The Friends of Super also used the occasion to give back to the community.
More than 2,000 people received food packages around the Madingo Mosque and Magazine Community. Food packages were also distributed to more than 1,500 APC supporters at the APC Party Office.
The charity formed an important part of the anniversary because Super was widely remembered by those close to him for his generosity and willingness to help people.
The commemoration continued on Saturday, 8th August, with a football match at the Parade Field (COFA).
The match, played for the Moseray Fadika 10th Anniversary Trophy, brought Magazine Community FC and Fullah Town Community FC together.
Magazine Community FC won the match 2–1 but the occasion was bigger than the result. Residents, friends and supporters gathered to watch the game, meet old friends and remember Super in a relaxed community setting.
Several political and community personalities also attended the programme.
Among them were APC Chairman Ambassador Osman Foday Yansaneh and Kweku Lisk, Deputy Mayor of Freetown and Chairman/Godfather of the Friends of Super.
Speaking at the occasion, Ambassador Yansaneh remembered Super as a brother and comrade, noting that his contribution and memory would continue to live on.
Kweku Lisk also spoke about the need to continue what Super started.
His message centred on the belief that “the Dream of Super Lives On”, particularly through the work of the Friends of Super and the support being given to communities.
Other personalities associated with the programme included Mohamed Pope Kamara, APC Deputy National Publicity Secretary; Madam Ballay Bangura, Organizing Secretary of the APC Women’s Congress; Chief Counselor Zainab Conteh of the Freetown City Council; and Ambassador Abdul Karim Mansaray.
Some senior colleagues who could not attend also sent messages of solidarity, including APC National Secretary General Lawyer Lansana Dumbuya, Hon. BAI Mahmoud Bangura (BMB), Joseph Fitzgerald Kamara (JFK) and Senior Comrade Thomas Koroma.
The Friends of Super team, led by National Coordinator Bilal Bah, with members at home and abroad including Deputy Chairman Agba Lamin Marenah, was also part of the organisation of the two-days program.
The two days offered different ways of remembering the late ambassador.
Friday was about prayer and helping people, while Saturday brought people together through football and community interaction.
For the organisers, the anniversary was therefore not just about marking ten years since Super’s death.
It was also about keeping alive some of the things people remember him for his relationships with people, his generosity and his connection with communities.
Ten years after his passing, his name continues to bring friends, comrades and communities together.
The weekend’s activities showed that while Super is no longer here, the people who knew him are still finding ways to remember him and keep his memory alive.
May the soul of Ambassador Gibrill Santigie Moseray Fadika “Super” continue to rest in peace.
NaMEA Strengthens Monitoring of Government Projects Through Digital Technology
The Director General of the National Monitoring and Evaluation Agency (NaMEA), Dr. James Edwin, has outlined the mandate, achievements and growing role of the Agency in ensuring that government projects, programmes and policies are effectively implemented and deliver the intended results to the people of Sierra Leone. Dr. Edwin made the disclosure during the Government of Sierra Leone’s Weekly Press Conference held at the Miatta Civic Centre and hosted by Mohamed Jaward Nyallay, Strategic Communications Adviser at the Ministry of Information and Civic Education.
According to Dr. Edwin, the establishment of NaMEA was driven by the need to create a dedicated institution capable of systematically tracking government projects and determining whether they were being successfully implemented. He explained that Sierra Leone implements hundreds of government projects each year, with the number ranging between approximately 100 and 250 depending on the year. While many of these projects receive parliamentary approval through the national budget process, there was previously no single institution with the responsibility and capacity to comprehensively follow up on their implementation and performance.
Dr. Edwin explained that the National Monitoring and Evaluation Department was initially established under the Ministry of Planning and Economic Development before being transferred to the Office of the President. He said the institution’s fundamental responsibility is to monitor government projects, programmes and policies across ministries, departments and agencies, assess their performance and provide recommendations to ensure successful implementation. The Agency also examines whether projects are receiving and effectively utilising the resources allocated to them.
A major component of NaMEA’s work, he noted, is capacity development within ministries, departments and agencies. Given the large number of government projects being implemented across the country, Dr. Edwin said it would be practically impossible for NaMEA to monitor every project directly on a continuous basis. As a result, the Agency trains designated personnel within government institutions to undertake monitoring and evaluation activities and provide relevant information to NaMEA. This approach, he said, strengthens institutional capacity while improving the availability and quality of information for decision making.
Dr. Edwin also highlighted the Agency’s efforts to modernise monitoring and evaluation through digital technology. He cited the development of the National Monitoring and Evaluation Information System, which is designed to bring information on government projects together on a single platform. The digital system is intended to make monitoring more efficient by allowing authorised users to access project information without having to physically visit ministries or travel to different locations. Although the system is still being gradually rolled out and faces challenges including data entry and reporting, he said efforts are ongoing to address these difficulties.
Beyond routine project monitoring, the Director General said NaMEA conducts special studies to identify broader challenges that may affect the implementation of government priorities. These studies can examine areas such as financing, human resources and institutional capacity, as well as the relationship between different pillars of the National Development Plan. He explained that some projects may fall under one development pillar while having significant implications for another, making it necessary to examine the connections between programmes and sectors in order to provide more comprehensive recommendations.
Another significant responsibility of NaMEA is the monitoring and evaluation of the National Development Plan 2024–2030 and its implementation framework. Dr. Edwin said the framework provides annual targets against which government’s progress can be assessed. With the country approaching the midpoint of the seven-year plan, he said it is important to review what was initially planned, assess what has been achieved during the first years of implementation and identify areas requiring greater attention before 2030. The Agency also contributes to monitoring progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals and other national development priorities.
Dr. Edwin further explained that NaMEA provides technical assessments and reports when requested by Cabinet and other government institutions. The Agency may, for example, be asked to assess a strategy or programme before it is presented to Cabinet, providing evidence and analysis to support informed decision-making. He said these functions including project monitoring, institutional capacity development, digital monitoring, special studies, national development plan evaluation and technical support to government collectively form the core mandate of NaMEA. Through these interventions, the Agency continues to strengthen accountability; evidence based decision-making and effective delivery of government programmes and projects in Sierra Leone.