Riyadh, Saturday, February 14, 2026 –
The Deputy Minister of Defence of Sierra Leone, Colonel (Retired) Brima Massaquoi, paid a courtesy visit to the Sierra Leone Embassy in Riyadh on Thursday, 12 February 2026.
Colonel Massaquoi, accompanied by the Chief of Army Staff, Major General Kemoh Tewoh Sesay, and his Military Executive Assistant, Colonel John Zhoud Kailie, met with embassy staff to familiarise himself with the mission’s work.
In a statement, the Deputy Minister conveyed greetings from the President and Minister of Defence, His Excellency Brigadier (Retired) Dr Julius Maada Bio. He said, “My colleague delegates and I are in Riyadh to participate in the World Defence Show (WDS), an event which brought together international defence institutions, security companies, and government delegations from across the world.”
Colonel Massaquoi expressed appreciation for the embassy’s efforts, particularly in supporting the Presidential Taskforce on Hajj. “I am impressed with the team work spirit at the mission and the rehabilitation of the Chancery building,” he said, urging staff to maintain their good work.
Counsellor Mohamed Victor Kamara, speaking on behalf of embassy staff, thanked the Deputy Minister for the visit, noting that the Ambassador and Head of Chancery were absent on a working visit to Oman, where the Ambassador is accredited.
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