The energy in the air, the warmth, the electricity and the fun could not be hidden on Saturday night 11th October 2025 as the Sierra Leone People’s Party Georgia Chapter of SLPP North America(SLPPNA) pulled up their sleeves to celebrate, recognize hard work and of course raise funds. It was a cultural night to remember as each one came out in their glory to dance and celebrate the women and those who worked so hard to make the program a success, SLPP was certainly ‘lit’ like a festival of lights.
The invite had gone out far and wide and it was no surprise that Sierra Leoneans from all over the diaspora came out to grace the occasion and recommit to their course of Women empowerment, unity, Leadership, and Progress. The program commenced with an opening statement by Mrs. Iye Rochester.
Mrs. Doris Lahai introduced the night’s Emcee, Ms. Geneba BM Koroma, for a well organized program. Mr. Sylvanus Dean and Ms. Adeline Momoh performed the Muslim Christian prayers respectively requesting a blessing and protection for the entire meeting.
Mr. Edward Mallah Jr, the Chairman of the SLPP Georgia Chapter then took to the podium to welcome each and every one of their members and the guest present at the occasion. He applauded each and every one of them for the awesome work that they have been doing for the Chapter.
He also noted that the years had been filled with much success and the team was bent on continuing to move the SLPP Georgia Chapter forward for the betterment and progress of Sierra Leone People’s Party. He later appealed to Mr. Nathaniel Dawonde and inactive membersto return to the chapter.
The MC during the night continued to recognize Regional Executives and Regional chapter members as they came in: Regional Chairman Desmond Pessima, Regional Vice Chairman Sally Benjamin, Regional Chairman Council of Elders Mrs. Doris Festus Lahai , Regional Women’s Leader, Mrs. Lulu Luseni Agba, Regional Young Generation Leader, Mr. Elvino De Souza-George, Delaware Valley chapter chair, Mrs. Dende Korpoi and Ohio Chapter chair, Mrs. Miatta Abu Rogers, Regional Deputy women’s leader, Mrs. Susan Jaward, former SLPPNA Steering Committee Chiar and Minister of Environment, Dr. Foday Jaward, New Jersey Chapter member, Rachel Tucker, Fatty Massaquoi, former Women’s Leader and Organizing Secretary, Seattle, Washington DC.
The aroma of sumptuous meal, filled the air combined with laughs and good vibrations as people reunited, sharing memories.
The Presidential Advisor on Youths, SLPP North America Regional Chairman, Mr. Desmond Pessima, then took to the podium to give an encouraging and strong message, highlighting on the Bio-led government achievements and milestones already recorded, celebrating the victories won.
Elvino Desouza George, “Helmet Drive” in the Young Generation council stole the thunder with much vigor and more excitement by raising awareness and driving donations for the “Helmet Drive” fundraiser.
The night’s crescendo was a stirring keynote address by Mrs. Lulu Luseni Agba (Regional Women’s Leader) Presented by the SLPPNA Ohio Chapter Chairman Mrs. Miatta Abu Rogers, Mrs. Lulu Luseni Agba wowed the crowd as she passionately spoke on women’s empowerment, leadership, and the crucial role women play in the growth and development of Sierra Leone. Her message was powerful and resonated with the audience of both women and men. After each major point, the entire crowd would give her rounds of applause, thunderous appreciation, respect and admiration for her role in SLPP and the part she was playing in ensuring the progress of women in Sierra Leone.
The Women’s Leader, Georgia chapter, Mrs. Mariama Kabba later delivered the Vote of Thanks for organizing the event, the wonderful guests that graced the occasion and each and every one of the attendees for their presence, making the night a special one.
Membership Drive Initiative by Iye Rochester, called for continued membership and to bring in more Sierra Leoneans to join the chapter.
The night would not have been a success without the full support of the men of the SLPPNA Georgia Chapter and the planning committee and with so many others like: Mary kangoma, Alice Pessima, Nakoma Mani, Iye Rochester, Miatta Smith, Florence Lansana, Jane Sandy, Regina Swaray, Alice Jigba, Mariama Kabba, Tenneh Pettiquoi, Kadiatu Konneh, Juliana Dean who made the entire program successful.
The after party officially opened when Dj Albert took over the dais, with the night progressing into a bonafide traditional and cultural party, as guests and members continued to dance into the early hours of the morning, each one showing off their moves to both traditional and contemporary music.
This was a night of celebration, recommitment, and re-energizing and re-invigorating as the family of SLPP stepped on to the world stage.
