Office of the Chief Minister
Dr. Moinina David Sengeh
Chief Minister of the Republic of Sierra Leone
The Office of the Chief Minister is a central coordinating body within the Executive Branch of the Government of Sierra Leone, established to enhance the effectiveness, coherence, and delivery of government policies and programs. It operates directly under the authority of the President and serves as a strategic interface between the Presidency and Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs).
The Chief Minister is appointed by the President and holds cabinet-level authority to coordinate the formulation, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of high-priority government initiatives, including the President’s flagship Big Five Game Changers
Mandate and Core Functions
The Office of the Chief Minister is mandated to:
- Coordinate cross-government planning and policy implementation;
- Monitor and report on the performance of MDAs, ensuring alignment with national development goals;
- Drive the execution of presidential directives and priority initiatives;
- Strengthen inter-ministerial collaboration and reduce policy fragmentation;
- Facilitate public service reforms, delivery acceleration, and performance accountability;
Strategic Focus and Leadership
Under the leadership of the current Chief Minister, the Office emphasizes delivery, discipline, and data as the three pillars of effective governance. It works closely with the Presidential Delivery Unit, the Ministry of Planning and Economic Development, and development partners to ensure that national policies translate into measurable outcomes for citizens.
The Chief Minister also provides oversight for government transformation programs including digital governance, public sector digitization, decentralization, and performance contracts for ministers and agency heads.
Institutional Structure
- The Policy and Strategy Unit
- The Delivery and Performance Management Unit
- The Cabinet Coordination and Government Affairs Desk
- The Public Sector Reform Secretariat
- Liaison desks for donor coordination, development planning, and cross-sectoral governance