Inclusive and encompassing approach in stemming the tide of Corona Virus: a remarkable show of political leadership

By: Ibrahim Jalloh - (Jallomy)

Sierra Leone is said to be polarized and/or divisive in many ways. However, whenever the essence and fabric of our society is threatened or when we are on the brink, we are quick and smart to congregate and fight the common cause or common enemy.

The roaring Corona Virus is Scarry! We must be prepared and Concerned. We must not be in panic. We must not be prophets of doom or resigned to fate.

Sierra Leone is battle tested and combat ready for the onslaught. We have the experience, institutional memory and corresponding structures. We need to grapple with, reconfigure the mindset and engineer the attitudes.

Perhaps the greatest strength in this business is the resounding political will demonstrated by the president and the fact of him leading the Social Mobilization efforts.

Just yesterday, a meeting was convened that was very inclusive and incorporating. We saw people like Paolo Conteh and Steve Ngauja on the table sharing their knowledge, experience and understanding of the Ebola and how they made it happened during the Ebola.

Clearly, President Bio has given the Corona Virus fight a national face and character.

We must come together and fight the fight.