By Francis Kamara
As part of their push for the progress and promotion of The Prince of Wales School, the new OPWA Executive Sierra Leone headed by the President and Vice President II, paid a courtesy visit on the OPWA Executive U.S Chapter on Tuesday 26th October 2022, at the National Harbor in the US.
The Sierra Leone team was hosted by the President of OPWA Washington DC, U.S Chapter.
This tour is in line with creating a positive engagement with different OPWA executives in the diaspora, as they are the key components in terms of promotion and development of the School.
The meeting between the two Executives focused on strengthening the relationship between the OPWA Executive Sierra Leone and other Chapters across the World.
The President of OPWA Sierra Leone Chapter, Sulaiman Kamara, acknowledged the warm reception given to them by the OPWA Executive US Chapter.
He thanked them for their tremendous effort and support rendered over the years.
He said the new OPWA Executive Sierra Leone, will endeavor to work together with executives in the diaspora for the progress of the Prince of Wales School.
He further engaged the diaspora team to discuss key issues that are affecting the school and mentioned key areas that the Washington Chapter can support to see the development of the School
The president mentioned key issues such as the ‘SeaFront Building’ which is a key project in their agenda, to ensure that it houses more pupils in the coming academic years.
Sulaiman Kamara underscored that the School’s Centenary Celebrations is around the corner, and it is a celebration that is going to be done with legacy and prestige.
He further explained that the Freetown chapter cannot do this alone, and therefore they are calling on all the executives in the diaspora to give their support to see that this Centenary Celebration become a success.
He urged them to continue to give support in the promotion of education and the development of the school, as the Prince of Wales school is the best and it’s the only government school that has a niche in the country.
The President of the U.S Chapter Executive Shekito Mansaray, affirmed that he is excited to receive the OPWA Executive Freetown Chapter.
He stated that they need such a collaboration to see that the school remains to be on top and be progressive, as they now have a working executive in Sierra Leone that has the same goals and objectives as theirs.
He added that it’s a good and laudable venture, and the OPWA Executive US Chapter will continue to give their support to ensure that development takes place.
The Treasurer for the US Chapter, Abu Koroma, asserted that they are always ready to give their support to the school.
He urged them to be transparent and accountable in whatever they are doing as that will create room for positive development.
They pledged their support to the OPWA Executive Sierra Leone and mentioned that they will work to ensure the ‘SeaFront Building’ which needs a push and an implementation to FasTrack its development.
The Vice President II of OPWA, Alhaji Dauda Musa Bangura assured them of the full support of parent body
He said their support is needed now than any other time as the centaury celebration is just around the corner.
