without hope there is only despair.Africa's Man of the Year 2010...

without hope there is only despair.

Africa's Man of the Year 2010 - President Ernest Bai Koroma of Sierra Leone.

December 31, 2010 2:29 pm Written By Newstime Africa.

He has been called upon by his colleagues in the region to serve as Vice Chairman of the African Union. As Chairman of the African Union Committee of Ten for the Reform of the Security Council, he has been at the forefront calling for Africa to have a permanent seat at the UN Security council. He has helped brokered peace in the republic of Guinea. He is now mediating with parties in Ivory Coast to end the political impasse in that country, that threatens its peace and security.

He is a champion for people's right, freedom and liberty. He has protected press freedom and human rights in his country. He has only been president and Head of State for three years, but he has left an indelible impression in the minds of political analysts as his style of leadership is that of a man running his country like a business.

He has turned around his country's social, political and economic status. He has embraced democracy and good governance, and at the heart of his government is an agenda for change that is lifting his people out of poverty. He has overseen the biggest mining and agricultural investment his country has ever undertaken. He has challenged his country's infrastructure by building new road networks, schools, low-cost housing and health centers............(continued)

Sierra Leone has now become the beacon of hope in the region and an exceptional example of exemplary leadership that is expected of all that assume the mantle of state in Africa. Ernest Bai Koroma is simply an embodiment of this change and an inspiration to all of us. Congratulations Mr President!!

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