Chairman of the ceremony who also doubles as the National Publicity & Outreach Coordinator in the office of Government Spokesman, Adjibu Tejan Jalloh described Mr. Bayraytay as a gem to this country and congratulated him for a well-deserved award.

Adjibu Jalloh disclosed that Mamba TV is viewed by many as an anti-government medium as they often view critical on government activities. He went to say that President Koroma’s government has created a platform to criticism and Mamba TV is one of those institutions.

In his acceptance statement, Presidential Spokesman, Abdulai Bayraytay said that he is very much emotional upon receiving such honour. He went on that when he was in New York last year with President Koroma, Mamba TV hosted him and they deliberated on a wide range of issues around the president and government. He maintained that people viewed Mamba TV anti-government channel but he held an opposite view.

Mr. Bayraytay thanked HE President Dr. Ernest Bai Koroma for given him the opportunity to serve in his government. He also appreciated the Management and Board of Directors of Mamba TV, for such recognition.

He dedicated the award to the people of Sierra Leone and vowed to continue and do more in serving them with humility.

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