Samuel Kallon 
By -Mahmoud Kamara
Government Information Officer
Freetown, August 14, 2025 The Ministry of Transport and Aviation has officially released its 2025 Mid-Term Agency Performance Scores, ranking the sector’s key agencies based on their performance from January to June 2025.
The announcement was made during an inter-agency meeting held at the Ministry’s conference room on the 7th Floor of the Youyi Building. The event brought together Heads of Agencies, directors, departmental heads, and staff from across the Ministry and its agencies.
In his opening remarks,Senior Permanent Secretary, Edward Kwame Yankson emphasized that the performance contracts signed earlier this year aimed to appraise agencies’ mid-year progress and align efforts for the remainder of 2025 through 2026.
Delivering the keynote address, Minister of Transport and Aviation, Ambassador Colonel (Rtd) Alhaji Fanday Turay Esq., commended the agencies for their dedication, noting the performance exercise was designed not to criticize, but to inspire continuous improvement.
“This assessment is not to demoralize any agency,” said Minister Turay, “but to re-energize our collective drive towards building a resilient and sustainable transport sector that truly benefits every Sierra Leonean.”
He praised the leadership and staff across all agencies and the Performance Contract Delivery Team for their cooperation and diligence in compiling the necessary data.
Highlighting the collaborative spirit within the Ministry, Minister Turay encouraged agencies to maintain synergy and teamwork to ensure the sector continues to set a benchmark for others within government.
Presenting the detailed evaluation, Assistant Director of Transport William Morgan explained that agencies were assessed based on five key criteria:
- Policy, Strategy, and Legislative Support – 20%
- Service Delivery – 20%
- Institutional Administration and Management – 15%
- Accountability and Corruption Eradication – 15%
- Financial Stewardship – 30%
Asst. Director Morgan revealed that the Sierra Leone Ports Authority (SLPA) topped the performance chart with 70.1% (Grade A), followed by the Sierra Leone Maritime Administration (SLMA) with 55.5% (Grade B-), and the Sierra Leone Civil Aviation Authority (SLCAA) with 49.4% (Grade C).
Other rankings included:
- Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority (SLRSA) – 40.5% (Grade C-)
- Sierra Leone National Shipping Agency (SLNSA) – 38.3% (Grade D)
- Sierra Leone Airports Authority (SLAA) – 37.6% (Grade D)
- Sierra Leone Aircraft Accident, Incident and Investigative Bureau (SLAAIIB) – 30.0% (Grade E)
- Sierra Leone Public Transport Authority (SLPTA) – 27.4% (Grade F)
Asst. Director Morgan noted that some of the lower scores were a result of incomplete documentation, underscoring the importance of timely and accurate data submission for future assessments.
He stressed that the performance contract system remains a critical instrument for promoting excellence, accountability, and alignment with national development priorities.
“As we move into the next round of evaluations,” Morgan concluded, “we expect agencies to strengthen internal processes, ensure target submissions, and demonstrate measurable progress toward our shared goals.”
The Ministry reaffirmed its commitment to transparency and continuous improvement, urging all transport agencies to uphold the highest standards of public service delivery.
