Ibrahim Sannoh is a Sierra Leonean politician who presently holds the position of Deputy Minister of Communication, Technology, and Innovation, having been appointed to this role by President Julius Maada Bio in the year 2023. Prior to this appointment, he occupied the position of executive director at the Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority[1][2]
Ibrahim Sannoh | |
|---|---|
| Deputy Minister of Communication, Technology and Innovation, Republic Of Sierra Leone | |
| President | Julius Maada Bio |
| Minister | Salima Bah |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Ibrahim Sannoh 24 October 1987 |
| Political party | Sierra Leone People's Party |
| Alma mater | Bo School |
Education
editSannoh's educational journey began at Saint Francis School in Sierra Leone where he obtained his primary education. He then continued his studies at Government Secondary School in Bo.
In 2006, Sannoh gained admission to Fourah Bay College, where he pursued a Bachelor's degree in Linguistics and Political Science.
After completing his undergraduate studies in 2010, Sannoh embarked on a Masters in Public Administration at the Institute Of Public Administration and Management, which he completed in 2019.
Career
editSannoh's career commenced in 2018 when he assumed the role of Deputy Executive Director at the Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority (SLRSA). He became Executive Director of the authority in 2020[3][4] During his tenure, Sannoh brought about the complete automation of operational services for licenses, by launching the biometric driver's license in Sierra Leone, which remains in use to this day.[5][6]
Ministerial role
editSannoh was appointed Deputy Minister of Communication, Technology, and Innovation for the Republic of Sierra Leone in August 2023[7]
References
edit- ^ Corporation, A.-Z. Multimedia (2022-02-02). "Transition at SLRSA: Ibrahim Sannoh hands Over Administrative Portfolio to Rev. Smart Senesie". A-Z Multimedia Corporation. Retrieved 2023-09-09.
- ^ "New Deputy Minister of Communication Technology and Innovation Sparks Optimism for Progress. - Free Online Library". www.thefreelibrary.com. Retrieved 2023-09-09.
- ^ Sesay, Bhai (2020-05-15). "New Executive Director for SLRSA Emerges". The Calabash Newspaper. Retrieved 2023-09-11.
- ^ "SLRSA Welcomes New Executive Director – Global Times Newspaper". Retrieved 2023-09-11.
- ^ "Sierra Leone President receives biometric driver's licence | Digital Watch Observatory". 2021-10-20. Retrieved 2023-09-11.
- ^ "Sierra Leone: Road Safety Authority Presents Biometric Driver's License to President Bio". Government of Sierra Leone. 2021-10-21. Retrieved 2023-09-11.
- ^ Sesay, Amin kef (2023-08-09). "New Deputy Minister of Communication Technology and Innovation Sparks Optimism for Progress". The Calabash Newspaper. Retrieved 2023-09-11.
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