Military Team Engages Kono Miners on Mining Challenges
A team of military personnel from the Horton Command and Staff College has engaged members of the Kono District Gold and Diamond Miners and Dealers Association on challenges affecting the district’s mining sector.
The engagement was led by Colonel Julius Sankoh, Chief Instructor of Joint Studies at the college, during a visit to Kono District.
Members of the association welcomed the delegation, with Chief Administrator Brima Lebbie delivering a welcome statement on behalf of the group.
The team also participated in lectures at the Kono District Council Wall, where discussions focused on the challenges faced by gold and diamond miners and dealers in the district.
As part of the engagement, association chairman Ibrahim Morlai Jawara presented a diamond to the visiting personnel, allowing them to see and examine the precious stone firsthand.
The visit provided an opportunity for the military personnel and members of the association to exchange experiences and discuss issues affecting the local mining community.
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