The Statistics Sierra Leone Council has successfully concluded its third retreat in the Northern Regional city of Makeni, wrapping up two days of high-level deliberations focused on strengthening institutional governance and advancing preparations for the 2025 Population and Housing Census.
The retreat, held at the Mena Hill Conference Hall from Thursday, April 16 to Friday, April 17, 2026, brought together directors, long-serving members, and newly appointed council members in a coordinated effort to align national statistical priorities with ongoing census preparations.
On the final day, Friday, April 17, the Council reviewed and tabled critical reports from the Finance Committee, Human Resources Committee, and the Police Committee, providing an assessment of administrative efficiency, workforce management, and institutional security arrangements within Statistics Sierra Leone.
In a significant governance outcome, the Council also approved key appointments across its Policy, Human Resources, Finance, and Census Committees, all aimed at strengthening oversight, improving coordination, and enhancing operational delivery ahead of the national census exercise.
A major highlight of the closing session was a comprehensive presentation by the Statistician General and Secretary to the Council, Mr. Andrew Bob Johnny, who briefed the Council on the state of readiness for the 2025 Population and Housing Census.
In his presentation, the hardworking Statistician General outlined progress made so far, key implementation milestones, and the strategic requirements needed to ensure a credible, inclusive, and internationally compliant census.
Furthermore, the Council’s deliberations proved to be productive and forward-looking, with emphasis placed on institutional coordination, resource mobilization, and strengthening data systems to support national development planning.
With the successful conclusion of the retreat, Statistics Sierra Leone is expected to intensify its preparatory activities as it moves closer to one of the country’s most significant statistical undertakings in recent years.
Census 2026, Leh Den Kont You Oh!
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