By Mabinty M. Kamara
The outgoing United States Ambassador to Sierra Leone, Maria E. Brewer, has been awarded with one of Sierra Leone’s highest national honors.
Ms Brewer was conferred with the Commander of the Order of the Republic of Sierra Leone by President Julius Maada Bio.
The citing read at a ceremony hosted at State House notes that she was honored for her role in solidifying the bond of history, culture, and friendship between the United States of America and the Republic of Sierra Leone. It adds the US envoy was honored for her “exemplary” role in fostering democracy and good governance, building resilience in national institutions, supporting disaster preparedness and management, enhancing human capital development, especially through the education and health sectors, improving energy access, as well as promoting women’s empowerment in the country.
The ceremony was held on Thursday, July 30th.
Ms Brewer was at the presidency with her family and some members of her team to receive her award, She remarked that she was honored and humbled for the award, noting that she was particularly elated about the fact that her love for Sierra Leone had been received so well.
She also recognised the work of her colleagues in US Mission who had supported her over the years.
Ambassador Maria Brewer, who is set to leave the country, after the naming of her successor by the Trump administration last month, has been in Sierra Leone since 2017 and she witnessed the successful transition of power from the APC-led administration to the SLPP-led administration in 2018.
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