n a historic event, the Office of National Security (ONS) and the National Early Warning Response Mechanism Center (NEWRMC-SL) sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration and cooperation between the two institutions.
In his welcome statement, the National Security Coordinator, ONS, Mr. Abdulai Caulker, registered his profound delight for presiding over the historic ceremony cementing the good working relationship between the ONS and the NEWRMC-SL. The NSCoord stated that the ceremony itself was a formalization of the existing partnership between the two agencies. Highlighting some of the benefits of signing the MoU, the NSCoord stated that the MoU will further strengthen joint information and intelligence sharing efforts as well as providing the framework for the reinforcement of good governance and deepening public trust confidence in the Security Sector.
The NSCoord concluded by pledging the ONS' commitment to inter-agency collaboration, coordination and cooperation at all times.
In response, the Executive Director, NEWRMC-SL, Mrs. Francess Nyuma also expressed extreme thanks and appreciation for the level of coordination and support rendered by the ONS to the NEWRMC-SL since its establishment five years ago. Mrs. Nyuma also stated that the existence of an MoU between the two important institutions will not only formalize their interaction, but it will serve as a catalyst for the enhancement of national, regional and global peace and security.
The Executive Director concluded by pledging the NEWRMC-SL's commitment to fully implementing the contents of the MoU and honouring the leadership of the NSCoord and his Management Team for the robust stewardship in improving inter-agency coordination and collaboration in Sierra Leone.
The Deputy National Security Coordinator, Dr. Ahmed A. Sannoh did the citation of the MoU.
The climax of the ceremony was the signing of the MoU by the NSCoord and the Executive Director followed by an exchange of the signed MoU between the heads of the two agencies. The DNSCoord and Senior Analyst at NEWRMC-SL witnessed the signing of the MoU.
The event was moderated by Mr. Patrick Johnny, the Director of Human Resource Management at ONS.
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