The Director General of the National Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NPRA), Brima Baluwa Koroma, has presented a complete modern musical set including a 5KVA generator to renowned cultural artist Yea Saffie in Bo, on behalf of President Julius Maada Bio, in support of her continuous efforts to promote and preserve Sierra Leoneโs rich cultural heritage through music.
The presentation fulfils a commitment made by President Bio to the management of the Yea Saffie Cultural Group following the groupโs sustained performance in recent times. The gesture underscores the Presidentโs continued support for Sierra Leoneโs creative and cultural industry, particularly artists and groups contributing to the preservation and promotion of the countryโs traditions through music and cultural performances.
Presenting the equipment, Brima Baluwa Koroma commended Yea Saffie and her team for their dedication, commitment and passion for preserving Sierra Leoneโs cultural heritage.
“Your unique talent and creativity promote our country’s richest values. This equipment should serve as a platform to strengthen your productions and expand your contribution to our cultural identity. I urge the group to uphold teamwork, sincerity, and unity to ensure continued growth,” Baluwa Koroma said.
Baluwa Koroma described the groupโs work as an important contribution to Sierra Leoneโs cultural identity. He also urged the group to use the equipment responsibly and for its intended purpose, stressing that the support should serve as a platform to strengthen their productions, increase their visibility and expand their contribution to the cultural and creative industry.
Receiving the equipment, Alpha Beratay, Manager of the Yea Saffie Cultural Group, expressed appreciation to President Bio for the โtimely and significant gesture of supportโ. He said the equipment would provide renewed motivation for the group to intensify its efforts in promoting Sierra Leonean culture through music.
โWe are extremely grateful to President Bio, this gift has come at an important stage of the group’s development and this will motivate us to work even harder,โ Beratay said.