Newly appointed Minister of Internal Affairs of Sierra Leone – David Panda Noah, was a guest at Radio Democracy in Freetown yesterday, where he spoke about his new job and the changes he is planning to make to policing in the country.

Every morning, when I pray, I ask God to lead me, direct me, give me wisdom and understanding on how to work with the people of Sierra Leone, to ensure their security and for the Almighty God to provide security for us – using us who his excellency has appointed.”

Use of technology for law enforcement

“My deputy has big plans for a ‘smart city,’ which involves technology,  wherein the police will be observing people and potential crimes and able to stop them and respond to those crimes.

Allegiance to Bio and how that will interfere with your work

“I took my oath to the people of this nation to say I’ll do my duty religiously and diligently  for the benefit of the people of Sierra Leone.

With the appointment of a new internal affairs minister, president Bio is hoping for a big reduction in the rising lawlessness and crime in the country, mainly due to high youth unemplyment and joblessness, drug abuse and alcoholism.