The Ministry of Transport and Aviation has released its 2024 Agency Performance Scores during an inter-agency meeting held in the Ministry’s conference room on the 7th floor of the Youyi Building.
In his opening remarks, the Permanent Secretary, Charles Kamanda, stated that in May 2024, the Minister of Transport and Aviation signed performance contracts with the heads of various agencies to assess their performance for the period from January to December 2024. He added that the meeting aimed to reflect on the achievements of 2024 and set plans for 2025.
Delivering the keynote address, the Minister of Transport and Aviation, Ambassador Colonel (Retired) Alhaji Fanday Turay Esq., expressed gratitude to all agency heads, board chairpersons, directors, departmental heads, and staff of the Ministry and its agencies for their unwavering dedication to their work. He commended the agencies for their performance in 2024 and encouraged them to maintain and improve their efforts in 2025. The Minister also emphasized the importance of teamwork in achieving collective success.
The Assistant Director of Transport, William Morgan, presented the evaluation process, explaining that the assessment was based on five key performance criteria, each weighted at 20%, culminating in a total score of 100%. The criteria included:
- Policy, Strategy, and Legislation Support
- Institutional Administration and Management
- Service Delivery
- Financial Stewardship
- Accountability and Corruption Eradication
Morgan highlighted that the evaluation was designed to enhance transparency and ensure agencies effectively meet their strategic goals. The performance scores were based on the achievements of each agency across these criteria.
The Sierra Leone Ports Authority (SL PHA) emerged as the top performer with a total score of 63%, earning a grade of B. It was followed by the Sierra Leone Civil Aviation Authority (SL CAA), which secured 60.5%, also graded B. The Sierra Leone National Shipping Company (SLNSC) ranked third with 52%, receiving a grade of C+.
Other agencies, including the Sierra Leone Airports Authority (SLAA), the Sierra Leone Maritime Administration (SLMA), and the Sierra Leone Roads Safety Authority (SLRSA), scored 51.0%, 49.5%, and 44.0% respectively, with grades ranging from C+ to C-.
However, some agencies fell short in their performance. The Sierra Leone Airport Authority International and Inland Boat (SLAAIIB) and the Sierra Leone Public Transport Authority (SL PTA) scored 27.5% and 12% respectively, both receiving a grade of F.
Morgan noted that the poor performance of certain agencies could be attributed to the non-submission of necessary supporting documents. This evidence-based assessment underscored the critical importance of thorough documentation and submission of performance data to ensure fair evaluations and accountability.
Morgan emphasized the need for all agencies to submit their performance targets for 2025 by January 31st. He announced that a new round of performance contracts would be signed by mid-February 2025, reflecting the Ministry’s commitment to continuous improvement and effective service delivery.
The Assistant Director concluded by encouraging agencies to align their operations with the Ministry’s strategic objectives to meet overall goals, while fostering a culture of accountability and transparency within the transport and aviation sector.
