When President Bio in his wisdom relocated his former Information Minister Hon Abdraham Swaray (Rado) to the Ministry of Labour, his decision generated a protracted tongue wagging in so many quarters.
Whilst some people interpreted it as demotion, others interpreted it as promotion in national interest given the fact that the labour ministry is one of the most problematic ministries in the country that needs to be handled by a very sober minded and patriotic person that has his people and the country at heart. And by virtue of the unraveling confidence he reposed in the current Minister more so when he wants to see concrete reformation in that vita ministry, the President thought it wise to send him there so that he will manifest his expertise for the benefit of the nation. The fact remains that the Labour ministry is the mother of all employees in the country which makes it more difficulty to handle because even the Minister is concern with the operations of the labour ministry.
The truth of the matter is if the labour Minister is vibrant to fully operate within the ambit of the laws of the country it will impact visible development in almost all other sectors in the country. This is true because, the working group in the country will be zealous to give their best in all areas of engagements and their efficiencies will positively impact maximum productivity that will boost economic growth in the country. There is no denying in the fact that one of the major problems in the country is the employee and employer relationship. Majority of employers in Salon especially foreign investors who are predominantly Lebanese and Indians are notorious in flouting labour laws in the country with impunity. In so many instances some are even boastful of their action by saying that Salon laws are in their pockets, meaning they can bribe their ways to do or get anything at any time. If anyone is in doubt just enquire from workers in any factories, stores, companies and shops in this country you will regret to realize that slavery is still existing in modern days Sierra Leone. Now that the new labour Minister has taken such robust steps to salvage the old problems, many concerned citizens are in greater support him and will love to that he lives no stone unturned by going to even the smallest employment entities in this country.
In admiration of his latest moves to Makie cement warehouse, Milla Group and others, many people interpreted it as first in history in recent days Salon for a Minister to resort to visitation to employment areas and engage the affected workers into face to dialogue is kudus to him and he is expected to continue the good initiative.
Mr. Minister to identify the problems is one and to solve them is another, so informed that Sirra Leneans are curious to see positive change in that ministry out of your current intervention.