By: Josephine Nyeweah in Kenema district
Addressing 275 young men and women from Kenema, Kailahun and Kono districts in the eastern region at the second Infantry Brigade in Kenema city, who have applied to enter the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces
The Acting Brigade Commander Eastern Region Colonel Mohamed Sadique Fofanah told his audience that the recruitment process is clear and transparent and that there is nothing to fear. He cautioned all not to give any money or advantage in any form to anybody with the pretext that, with their assistance, they will be recruited. He cautioned all not to present any fake documents to the panel, adding if any body is caught with any fake documents he or she will be presented to the police for further investigation and if found guilty will be prosecuted in court according to the law of the land.
He said anyone found recruited is the work of God and not by any negative means.
He the country belongs to all and is bigger than everyone. He said the Army provides selfless service for the nation without fear or favour, and that the army stands for discipline always.
He disclosed that they received over 500 applications and short listen 275 of which they are to select the best 150 for the eastern region of Kono, Kenema, and Kailahun districts. Out of the 275 shortlisted, candidates, the subject experts are to further help scrutinized the applicants to 150 as the quota required for the east. They will be sent to headquarters in Freetown for the further process including medical examination.
The selection process includes officer cadets and other ranks in various disciplines such as technicians, agriculture, Public Relations, medicine, education, hospitality, and engineering among others.
He assured all that RSLAF will continue to inform the public about the recruitment process as part of transparency and it accountability to the nation.
