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𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐒𝐢𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐚 𝐋𝐞𝐨𝐧𝐞'𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭, 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐬 𝐑𝐨𝐚𝐝𝐦𝐚𝐩...

𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐧𝐢, 𝐁𝐨𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐢 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐭. .

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!

©️𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐬 𝐒𝐋 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐬 & 𝐏𝐑 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧

𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐒𝐋 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐀𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐨𝐟 2026 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐬

𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐚 𝐇𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐥
𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐧𝐢
16𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 2026

The Statistics Sierra Leone Council has convened its third retreat in Makeni, bringing together directors and both newly appointed and returning council members to strengthen institutional readiness ahead of the 2026 National Population and Housing Census.

The two-day session, held at the Mena Hill Conference Hall from April 16–17, was officially opened by Council Chairman Moses Williams. In his remarks, Statistician General and Chief Census Officer Andrew Bob Johnny commended the council’s continued support and reaffirmed his commitment to leading the institution in delivering credible national data.

Deliberations on day one focus on key technical and operational areas critical to census preparedness and national statistics management. Senior directors are presenting updates spanning census coordination, economic statistics, demographic and social data, data science, national statistical systems, communications, and administration.

Sessions will also examine internal audit and compliance, logistics readiness, project coordination, human resource development, and procurement, underscoring a comprehensive push to enhance efficiency and accountability.

The retreat is expected to consolidate strategic direction and reinforce coordination as Sierra Leone advances toward a successful 2026 census.

𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐬 2026!
𝐋𝐞𝐡 𝐃𝐞𝐧 𝐊𝐨𝐧𝐭 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐎𝐡!

©️𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐬 𝐒𝐋 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐬 & 𝐏𝐑 𝐃𝐢𝐯

𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐬 𝐒𝐋 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐊𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐭

𝐊𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐰𝐢𝐞 𝐓𝐨𝐰𝐧
𝟏𝟒𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

In a significant step toward fostering an inclusive and people-centered national census, Statistics Sierra Leone (Stats SL) has intensified its public engagement efforts through a Civic Town Hall Meeting held at the Karene District Council Hall.

The event, organized in collaboration with the The Ministry of Information and Civic Education (MoICE), brought together a broad range of stakeholders within the district to deepen public understanding and participation in the upcoming 2026 Population and Housing Census.

The engagement attracted strong attendance from key community actors, including representatives of various Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), Paramount and Regent Chiefs, Chiefdom Speakers, members of the security sector, the Chief Administrator of the Karene District Council, councilors, media practitioners, school pupils, university students, civil society organizations (CSOs), market women, and other residents.

Representing the 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐧-𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐮𝐞𝐥 𝐀𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐚, provided detailed insights into the census process, emphasizing its importance in national planning, resource allocation, and evidence-based decision-making. He highlighted the need for active citizen participation and reassured residents of the confidentiality and integrity of the data collection process.

The interactive forum created an open platform for dialogue, allowing residents to ask questions, share concerns, and gain clarity on the census exercise. This approach underscores the institution's commitment to transparency, inclusivity, and community ownership of the census process.

The Civic Town Hall Meeting forms part of a broader nationwide awareness campaign aimed at mobilizing citizens and strengthening public trust ahead of the 2026 Census.

Statistics Sierra Leone continues to reaffirm its commitment to delivering a credible, accurate, and inclusive census that reflects the true demographic profile of the nation.

𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔:
𝐋𝐞𝐡 𝐃𝐞𝐧 𝐊𝐨𝐧𝐭 𝐔 𝐎𝐡!

©️ 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐬 𝐒𝐋 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐬 & 𝐏𝐑 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭

𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐬 𝐒𝐋 𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐅𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐕𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐬

𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐬 𝐒𝐋 𝐓𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐲
𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬
𝟏𝐁 𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭, 𝐊𝐨𝐧𝐚 𝐋𝐨𝐝𝐠𝐞.

𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

Statistics Sierra Leone (Stats SL) has officially handed over five Toyota Land Cruiser vehicles to Regional Principal Statisticians in a move aimed at strengthening coordination and monitoring for the upcoming 2026 Population and Housing Census.

The handing-over ceremony took place at the Stats SL Headquarters, 1B King Street, Kona Lodge in Freetown.

As part of efforts to enhance census operations, the vehicles, fully licensed and branded, were distributed to the Northern, North West, Southern, Eastern, and Western Area regions. The initiative is intended to improve mobility, especially in hard-to-reach rural communities, and ensure effective pre- and post-census activities.

Delivering the keynote address, the Statistician General, Mr. Andrew Bob Johnny, expressed appreciation to His Excellency President Julius Maada Bio and the Government of Sierra Leone for procuring the vehicles despite global economic challenges. He emphasized the President’s strong commitment to decentralization and highlighted the critical role of rural communities in achieving a transformed, data-driven development agenda.

Mr. Johnny reaffirmed his commitment to conducting an inclusive, transparent, and credible national census that will support decentralized development through collective effort and high-quality data.

Chairman of the Stats SL Council, Mr. Moses Williams, urged beneficiaries to take full ownership of the vehicles, stressing that they are primarily intended to support pre- and post-census operations.

Also speaking at the event, the National Census Coordinator, Mr. Abdulai Salia Brima, noted that census activities are largely rural-based and cannot be effectively carried out without reliable transportation. He commended the Council and the Statistician General for their sustained engagement in securing government support for the initiative.

In his vote of thanks, Mr. Amadu Sheriff, Principal Statistician for the Northern Region, expressed gratitude to the Government of Sierra Leone, the Statistician General, and management for the timely distribution of the vehicles. Speaking on behalf of all five regions, he assured that the vehicles would be properly maintained and used efficiently to support effective census coordination and operations.

©️ 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐬 𝐒𝐋 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐬 & 𝐏𝐑 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭

“𝐈 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐃𝐨𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐒𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬” – 𝐀𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐰 𝐁𝐨𝐛 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐧𝐲 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐟𝐟 𝐚𝐬 𝐇𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐓𝐞𝐧𝐮𝐫𝐞

𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐬 𝐒𝐋 𝐓𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐲
𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬
𝟏𝐁 𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭, 𝐊𝐨𝐧𝐚 𝐋𝐨𝐝𝐠𝐞.

𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

The Statistician General of Statistics Sierra Leone (Stats SL), Andrew Bob Johnny, has, in a strategic meeting, assured staff of a more impactful and rewarding era as he embarks on a new term in office, declaring, “I will double your smiles.”

Mr. Johnny made this statement during an address to staff at Stats SL's headquarters in Freetown, as a way of officially announcing his reappointment by 𝐇𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲, 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐢𝐮𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐚𝐝𝐚 𝐁𝐢𝐨. 𝐇𝐢𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟑𝟏, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔.

In a speech marked by optimism and forward-looking ambition, Mr. Johnny expressed gratitude for the confidence reposed in him by the President and reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening the institution’s role in national development.

“𝐈 𝐚𝐦 𝐝𝐞𝐞𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭,” 𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐟𝐟. “𝐓𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫, 𝐰𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐭 𝐚 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐩𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞. 𝐈 𝐚𝐦 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐚𝐥𝐬𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥-𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐟𝐟 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫.”

The Statistician General emphasized that his vision for the new tenure will focus on enhancing data quality, embracing innovation, and fostering a more supportive and motivating work environment.

He called on staff to remain dedicated, collaborative, and resilient as the institution prepares to deliver a credible, inclusive, and people-centered census.

Staff members welcomed the announcement with enthusiasm, expressing confidence in Mr. Johnny’s leadership and his track record of advancing the organization’s and staff mandate.

His reappointment signals continuity and stability at the helm of the country’s primary data agency, at a time when reliable statistics remain essential for Sierra Leone’s socio-economic planning and international reporting obligations.

©️ 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐬 𝐒𝐋 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐬 & 𝐏𝐑 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭

Building on the momentum from the Strategic Evaluation Workshop, this sessions featured insightful presentations from participants, showcasing key findings, lessons learned, and practical recommendations from the Pilot Census exercise.

Each presentation reflected a strong commitment to data quality, innovation, and continuous improvement, reinforcing the collective drive to deliver a credible, inclusive, and people-centered 2026 Population and Housing Census.

During the recent Strategic Evaluation workshop to assess Pilot Census performance and outcomes, participants actively engaged in group work sessions, sharing insights, identifying gaps, and proposing practical solutions to strengthen future census operations.

These interactive discussions highlight the power of teamwork, collective ownership, and knowledge-sharing in shaping a more effective, transparent, and people-centered national data process.

𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐬 𝐒𝐋 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐄𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐏𝐢𝐥𝐨𝐭 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐬 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬

Statistics Sierra Leone (Stats SL) with support from UNFPA Sierra Leone has reaffirmed its commitment to delivering a credible, inclusive, and people-centered 2026 Population and Housing Census, following the successful conclusion of a three-day self-evaluation workshop on the Pilot Census conducted in December 2025.

The workshop brought together key stakeholders and technical experts to critically assess the outcomes of the pilot exercise. This initiative forms part of broader preparatory efforts aimed at strengthening the quality, transparency, and reliability of the upcoming national census.

The primary objective of the workshop was to review operational and technical processes, identify strengths and gaps, and generate practical recommendations to enhance future census activities. Participants engaged in in-depth discussions on administrative and field operations, data collection methodologies, logistics, stakeholder engagement, and the effective use of technology during the pilot phase.

Attendees included senior management and technical staff of Statistics Sierra Leone, census coordinators, district census officers, publicity officers, field supervisors and monitors, data analysts, subject matter specialists, representatives from key government ministries, departments and agencies, and members of the donor community.

In his remarks, the Statistician General of Stats SL, Andrew Bob Johnny, emphasized that the self-assessment exercise demonstrates the institution’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement. He noted that lessons learned from the pilot census will play a critical role in refining strategies and ensuring the successful ex*****on of the main census enumeration in December 2026.

Also speaking at the workshop, the Quality Assurance Specialist of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), Mr. Samuel Palmer, underscored the critical importance of a national census as a foundation for effective planning, resource allocation, and sustainable development. He reaffirmed UNFPA’s commitment to supporting the Government of Sierra Leone and Statistics Sierra Leone in delivering a credible and inclusive census.

He further emphasized the importance of collaboration, capacity building, and the adoption of international best practices to ensure the success of the 2026 census.

Participants expressed satisfaction with the level of collaboration and openness throughout the workshop, highlighting the importance of collective ownership in national data processes. The interactive sessions provided a platform for sharing experiences, addressing challenges encountered during the pilot, and proposing innovative solutions.

The conclusions drawn from the workshop are expected to inform key decisions, including improvements in training, deployment strategies, public awareness campaigns, and data collection and management systems.

Statistics Sierra Leone remains steadfast in its mission to produce high-quality, timely, and reliable data to support national development planning and policy formulation. The successful completion of this self-evaluation workshop marks a significant milestone on the road to a more efficient and impactful census exercise.

©️ 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐬 𝐒𝐋 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐬 & 𝐏𝐑 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭