In commemorating the International Day of Education in Freetown, Dr. Richard Konteh, the All People’s Congress Party (APC) Flagbearer contender says, education has always been a gateway to opportunity and mobility for all, regardless of economic circumstances, and a cornerstone for a prosperous nation. Education is key to sustainable development…

Sierra Leoneans have seen some great attributes of Dr. Richard Konteh. But this is the most important thing you need to know about the man called “D-Unifier.” Good leadership is perhaps the most important competitive advantage any organization can have. It’s not surprising, therefore, that management scholars focus relentlessly on…

December 12, 2020 — International Universal Health Coverage Day The idea that everyone, everywhere should have access to quality, affordable health care is an essential priority for national development. Dr. Richard Konteh expressed that 2020 has been a long moment of reckoning for the health system in Sierra Leone. While…

December 10, 2020 — Human Rights Day Human Rights are the foundation of peace, development, and justice and they must be at the heart of a nation’s Sustainable Development Goals. Sierra Leone have a lot to do to build political institutions, a judicial system, and an economy that allows ordinary…

Disability inclusion is an essential condition to upholding human rights, sustainable development, and peace and security. It is also central to the United Nations’ promise of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development to leave no one behind. …

December 2, 2020 — International Day for the Abolition of Slavery Slavery has evolved and manifested itself in different ways throughout history. Today some traditional forms of slavery still persist in their earlier forms, while others have been transformed into new ones. According to the International Labour Organisation (ILO) more…

Dr. Richard Konteh in commemorating World AIDS Day, echoes António Guterres the UN Secretary-General saying, “Health is a human right. Health must be a top investment priority to achieve universal health coverage. …

It is asserted that leaders are made, not born. Additionally, the makings of a transformational leader are defined, in part, by the leader’s willingness to venture into the unknown. This, of course, takes great courage — lots of gut. Courage is not the absence of fear. Courage is acting consistent…

Many of the world’s greatest leaders have most things in common. These individuals may not appear to be the prototypical leader, but they possess many traits of what we can now call the “Unlikely Leaders”. What do you imagine when you think of a leader? There have been several individuals…