President Koroma Turns Sod for Construction of Accommodation Blocks for RSLAF President Dr Ernest Bai Koroma has this afternoon Friday 18th July turned the sod for the construction of 8 modern accommodation blocks of 6 apartments each for soldiers and their families at the Wilberforce Barracks. Delivering the keynote address shortly before turning the sod, President Koroma reiterated government’s commitment to commission development projects aimed at improving the welfare of the officers and men of the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces. President Koroma also disclosed that a total of 126 Military vehicles have arrived to facilitate the mobility of the troops in the discharge of their duties. He pledged to continue to capacitate the RSLAF to meet emerging security challenges of the 21st century. The President urged RSLAF personnel of their obligation to remain disciplined consistent with military professionalism. Minister of Defence, Major (Rtd.) Alfred Paolo Conteh gowned in immaculate white described the ceremony not only as a landmark achievement in the history of the transformation of the RSLAF, but also a testimony of government’s commitment to improving the living conditions of service personnel. Stay tuned for full story...
Posted on: Fri, 18 Jul 2014 16:43:14 +0000