By Musa Aiahson Koroma

The Public Sector Reform Unit (PSRU) has placed the Ministry of Internal Affairs under a sweeping management and functional review, citing years of inefficiency and outdated systems that have slowed service delivery. The meeting was described by officials as a decisive intervention to realign the Ministry’s work with modern public service goals.

PSRU officials explained that the review will assess the Ministry’s structures, processes, and systems to ensure they match the Medium‑Term National Development Plan and the Ministry’s Strategic Plan. The exercise will also strengthen coordination across the wider security sector.

Minister of Internal Affairs AIG (Rtd.) Morie Lengor Esq acknowledged the urgency of reform. “These reforms are vital in delivering high‑quality and responsive services to our people,” he said. He commended PSRU for its leadership and promised full backing from the Ministry and its agencies. He added that management is committed to applying the unit’s advice and recommendations to strengthen service delivery.

The Ministry’s Professional Head, Director of Policy and Coordination, Mr. Mohamed G. Yoki Esq, admitted that the last PSRU review was conducted more than six years ago and that its recommendations are now outdated. “We need a review that speaks to today’s challenges, not yesterday’s,” he stated. He explained that the Ministry requested PSRU’s intervention to guide them through the process, ensuring reforms reflect current realities. He added that the review would enhance affiliated agencies, strengthen inter‑agency coordination, and modernize frameworks to boost public confidence.

Mr. Yoki emphasized that the process is not just about fixing structures but about preparing the Ministry for future challenges. “This review is a roadmap for reform. It will help us deliver services more effectively and meet the expectations of citizens,” he said.

Speaking on behalf of PSRU, the representative pledged the Unit’s full commitment to the process and promised to provide the Ministry with a detailed concept note outlining how the review will be conducted. “Our role is to guide the Ministry step by step, ensuring reforms are practical and achievable,” the representative said.

The inception meeting concluded with agreement that the review will unfold in phases, beginning with an assessment of existing structures and moving toward recommendations for reform. Each phase will involve consultations with stakeholders, analysis of current practices, and proposals for improvement. PSRU emphasized that the process will be inclusive, ensuring that the voices of both officials and citizens are considered.

Officials noted that the review will also cover the Ministry’s affiliated agencies, focusing on inter‑agency coordination and operational efficiency. The process is expected to modernize frameworks, align them with practices in the sub‑region, and strengthen the Ministry’s role within the national security architecture.

PSRU confirmed that a detailed concept note will be delivered to the Ministry, outlining the methodology and timelines for the review. The Unit stressed that the exercise is part of its broader mandate to strengthen public institutions and ensure that government services are delivered in line with national development goals.

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