Sierra Leone’s President and Leader of SLPP, Julius Maada Bio, Joins Family Members At Laying Out Ceremony of Late Alhaji Sheik-Umarr Minkalu Jah
SLPP HQ, Freetown, Wednesday 28 August 2024 – His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio has joined the family, party members, and prominent citizens for the Laying Out Ceremony of the late Alhaji Dr Sheik-Umarr Minkalu Jah, former Deputy National Chairman of the Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP).
During the ceremony, which took place at the SLPP Headquarters on Wallace Johnson Street in Freetown on Wednesday, 28 August 2024, President Bio, who is also the Leader of the party, reflected on the life of the late Dr. Jah, honouring him as a man of great character who had dedicated his life to serving Sierra Leone, the Bo School, and the SLPP with distinction.
Accompanied by the party’s Deputy Leader, Vice President Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh, the President used the occasion to thank the late Dr. Jah’s wife for her unwavering care and support and praised him for his contributions to the country.
He also remembered his first encounter with Dr. Jah, a young medical doctor returning from Germany, while still in class seven. He recalled how Dr. Jah had earned his respect from that moment and how he had followed his career closely.
President Bio said the late man would later serve as one of his ministers when he was Head of State and emphasised his significant impact on the country. “As we say goodbye to him, it is a lesson for us all to know that we will all go to our Maker one day,” President Bio advised and prayed for Allah to grant him Jannat ul Firdaus and continue looking after Dr Jah’s family.
In his condolence message, Dr. Sama Banya reflected on Dr. Jah’s pivotal role in the country and the SLPP. He recalled meeting Dr. Jah, a bright student with an infectious smile, as a Bo Government Secondary School teacher.
Dr. Banya spoke of Dr. Jah’s remarkable life, highlighting his commitment to the Bo School, the SLPP, and Sierra Leone. He concluded his tribute by praying, “May his soul rest in peace and the light perpetual shine upon him.”
Speaking on behalf of the family, Mrs. Amie Jah-Rogers thanked the SLPP for honouring Dr. Jah. She described him as a kind and selfless leader who considered serving Sierra Leone, the SLPP, and the Bo Government Secondary School a privilege.
She noted that Dr. Jah’s dedication to public service was marked by his commitment, openness, and respect for all, regardless of tribe.
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