President Bio Urges Stricter Supervision for Over 200 Public Projects
- Grace Bangura
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President Julius Maada Bio formally received the 2025 Annual Monitoring and Evaluation Report from the National Monitoring and Evaluation Agency (NaMEA), reinforcing his administration’s commitment to public-sector accountability and evidence-based governance.
NaMEA Director General Dr. James Edwin presented the report on Friday at State House. Commending the agency’s leadership, President Bio called on NaMEA to expand its oversight so public investments consistently yield completed, high-impact projects.
“We must intensify our monitoring efforts to ensure that government programmes, projects, and activities are effectively implemented and deliver their intended results,” President Bio stated.
NaMEA was established to address long-standing gaps in Sierra Leone’s public administration by delivering systematic oversight across state-funded initiatives. With between 100 and 250 public projects approved in the national budget each year, the agency was moved from the Ministry of Planning and Economic Development into the Office of the President to elevate its mandate and authority.
To keep pace with its growing responsibilities, NaMEA is transitioning toward digital infrastructure and decentralized data gathering. Under Dr. Edwin’s guidance, the agency trains embedded personnel within individual Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to capture and report field data in real time.
In parallel, NaMEA is deploying the National Monitoring and Evaluation Information System—a centralized platform designed for remote, real-time tracking of project milestones, financial allocations, and delivery delays.
In addition to field inspections, NaMEA conducts targeted analytical research to pinpoint systemic challenges like budget deficits and policy mismatches. To extend its reach, the agency has established strategic Memoranda of Understanding with key oversight partners, including the Right to Access Information Commission (RAIC) and the National Commission for Social Action (NaCSA).
As Sierra Leone executes its 2024–2030 National Development Plan, NaMEA’s evaluation findings will remain essential to guaging public spending and producing tangible benefits for citizens nationwide.
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