Minister of Transport & Aviation, Fanday Turay
By Mohamed Lamin Banya
The Parliament of Sierra Leone on Tuesday, 21 April 2026, ratified the Amendment to Article 10(4) of the Constitution of the African Civil Aviation Commission.
The amendment was originally adopted during the 28th Ordinary Session of the African Union Assembly held on 31 January 2017 in Addis Ababa.
Presenting the agreement for ratification, the Minister of Transport and Aviation, Fanday Turay, described it as an important step toward improving Sierra Leone’s transportation sector.
He noted that the amendment is intended to enhance operational efficiency and establish a special agency to support transportation development both within and outside the country.
Contributing to the debate, the Majority Leader and Leader of Government Business, Mathew Sahr Nyuma, said the agreement would help position Sierra Leone to strengthen its transport sector and meet international best practices.
He also highlighted the importance of quorum in parliamentary decision-making.
The minister concluded by thanking Parliament for ratifying the agreement and indicated that more agreements and bills would be presented for consideration.
