Samuel Kallon 
By Africa 24 newsman
The Speaker of Parliament, Hon. Segepoh Solomon Thomas, has told the Presidential nominees that they should not “allow anyone to influence them to be corrupt when taking up office.”
He asked them to stay away from corruption, and to serve the people only.
He congratulated the nominees, and informed the House that the offices the nominees are going to occupy have been occupied by other people before and so advised them to go and change the dynamics for development purposes.
Acting Opposition Leader, Hon Aruna Aaron Koroma, said as opposition they’d always support what is good and advised the nominees not to disappoint the President but to work hard.
The MP used the opportunity to praise the women appointed.
The young leader expressed belief in the female nominees to deliver on their tasks and asked them to do well for other women to emulate.
He zoomed in and asked everyone to denounce tribal sentiments, and asked all citizens to embrace one another, irrespective of their differences.
He assured the House that the nominee won’t disappoint the nation.
He spoke about the Tertiary Commission and made reference to its Act.
The MP spoke about the variance in course contents and urged the Commissioners to create uniformity in the course system, fees and attract competitiveness.
He urged the Deputy Ambassador to Saudi Arabia not to only represent Sierra Leone, but to protect his compatriots.
“Please appointees, when you go to these offices represent and serve all citizens,” he admonished.
He reassured the House that Paul Massaquoi would do well and commended all nominees.
The Leader of Government Business, Hon. Mathew Sahr Nyuma saluted President Bio for appointing nationally and informed that it has been manifested today that their differences are not greater than their similarities.
On education, he recalled what had happened through their campaign manifesto towards achieving current education.
The Leader spoke about the sacrifice of Prof. Sankoh and others in light of their performance at the Committee’s interview.
He reflected on efforts made by the 5th Parliament to achieve Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment (GEWE) Act and related it to Madam Kanagbo’s sacrifice for the SLPP.
He used the opportunity to describe women as less corrupt than men.
The MP highlighted the achievements and challenges of Momodu Koroma politically, diplomatically, intelligently, and for national services.
He heaped praises on Mr. Katibie and Paul Massaquoi relative to their comparative experience, professionalism, performance, and administration and advised them to deliver.
