MPs on Tuesday 27th February Lavish praises on the leader of government business, Hon Matthew Sahr Nyuma.
This follows his appointment as a Member of the Bureau of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States- European Union (OACPS-EU) Parliament.
Members of the Sierra Leone Parliament extended their warmest messages of appreciations to their comrade.
Earlier, Hon. Mathew Sahr Nyuma was appointed to represent the West Africa block to the Bureau of Organisation of African, Caribbean, and Pacific States- European Union ( OACPS- EU) Joint Parliamentary Assembly in Luanda, Angola.
In his contribution, the Chief Whip of Parliament, Hon. Dickson Rogers, who also doubles as the deputy head of delegation to the OACPS-EU, told parliament what transpired before the appointment of Hon. Mathew Sahr Nyuma.
According to Hon Dickson Rogers, they gained huge support from other countries during their campaign adding that their performance in that parliament has been very significant. The chief whip said they had brought ” a laurent to Sierra Leone”, referring to the appointment of Hon. Mathew Sahr Nyuma.
The Leader of the opposition, Hon. Abdul Kargbo, cited relevance of OACPS-EU Bureau.
He reiterated that for Sierra Leone to be a member of the bureau is a landmark improvement.
The Opposition Leader commended the Leader of government business for making Sierra Leone to become great at the international level.
“I want to assure you of the fullest support of members of the opposition in your delegation,” he concluded.
Speaking on behalf of the women, the President of the Female Caucus, Hon. Neneh Lebbie, said the newly appointed member of the ACP-EU Bureau is someone who has done so much for the women.
“Hon. Nyuma has always demonstrated love for women,” she said.
She heaped praises on the leader and encouraged him to continue to support women and prayed for him for more elevation.
The Hon. Speaker of Parliament, Hon. Dr. Abass Chernor Bundu, also extended his warmest congratulations to the leader of government business for this international appointment.