By Sallieu S. Kanu
Freetown, Sierra Leone – April 30, 2025 – President Julius Maada Bio hosted Bishop Dag Heward-Mills, renowned Ghanaian evangelist and founder of the United Organization of First Love Churches, at the State House in Freetown on Wednesday. Their meeting underscored the vital role of faith-based institutions in fostering national unity, development, and moral values.
Bishop Heward-Mills, widely recognized for his continent-wide evangelistic missions, including the “Healing Jesus Campaign,” praised President Bio for his leadership and steadfast commitment to peace and stability in Sierra Leone. He commended the President’s vision of inclusive governance, particularly his emphasis on spiritual and moral renewal as foundations for national transformation.
During their discussion, both leaders reflected on the importance of divine guidance in effective leadership and acknowledged the significant contributions of religious communities in the development process.
President Bio expressed appreciation for the bishop’s visit and reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to integrating moral and spiritual values into policymaking and governance. He highlighted the impact of faith-based initiatives in strengthening national unity and social cohesion.
Bishop Heward-Mills also took the opportunity to offer prayers for President Bio and the people of Sierra Leone, underscoring the power of faith in shaping a nation’s future.
The meeting signals President Bio’s continued efforts to engage spiritual leaders in reinforcing Sierra Leone’s religious values and advancing national development through faith-driven partnerships.