About Us

Overview

The Public Sector Reform Unit (PSRU) plays a central role in steering the modernization of Sierra Leone’s public service. As the Government’s lead institution for reform coordination, technical backstopping and strategic advisory support, PSRU works across Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to strengthen governance systems, improve service delivery and promote a professional, efficient and citizen-focused public sector.

Historical Background

The PSRU has evolved over more than two decades, beginning as the Governance Reform Secretariat before its transformation in 2008. Since then, it has supported successive governments in modernizing policies, systems and administrative structures across the public service.

It continues to align itself with national priorities such as the Feed Salone Agenda (2023–2028) and the Government’s broader Public Sector Reform Strategy.

Director’s Message

The Director of PSRU provides leadership, strategic direction and oversight of all reform programmes.

The message outlines the Unit’s commitment to transparency, accountability, capacity building and supporting national development through robust public sector reforms.

Organogram

To deliver its mandate effectively, PSRU operates through a structured leadership and reporting system. The Organogram presents the Unit’s leadership hierarchy, functional units and support roles in a clear visual layout.

It reflects PSRU’s commitment to clarity, accountability and coordinated reform delivery.

Management Team

PSRU’s management team consists of experienced professionals who lead key units such as Corporate Services, Institutional Reform, Policy & Research, Communications & IT and Project & Resource Mobilisation. This team drives reform initiatives, ensures policy alignment and supports collaboration across MDAs.

Units

PSRU consists of specialized units that work together to deliver reform programmes like Corporate Services Unit, Institutional Reform Unit, Policy, Research, M&E Unit, Communications & IT Unit & Project & Resource Mobilisation Unit. Each unit contributes to improving efficiency, transparency and accountability across the public service.

Steering Committee on Public Sector Reform (SCPSR)

The Steering Committee on Public Sector Reform, inaugurated on 18 January 2024, provides high-level guidance for reform initiatives. Chaired by the Secretary to the President, and with membership drawn from key governance institutions, it reviews reform priorities, approves MFR recommendations and ensures coordinated action across MDAs and Local Councils.

The Committee serves as the central decision-making platform for identifying challenges, designing solutions and accelerating reforms across the Government of Sierra Leone.

Past Coordinators and Directors

PSRU’s progress is built on the leadership of past Coordinators and Directors, including:

Joe N. Lappia (PhD.)

Coordinator, Governance Reform Secretariat (2000–2003)

Julius Sandy (PhD.)

Director, PSRU (2009–2013)

Ms. Sidratu Koroma

Director, PSRU (2013–2018)

Mrs. Georgiana Kamara (Late)

Director, PSRU (2018–2023)

Mr. Emmanuel B. Osho Coker

Coordinator (2003–2009)

PSRU’s Role in National Reform Agenda

PSRU plays a pivotal role in supporting Government priorities such as:

  • Improving public service professionalism
  • Strengthening institutional systems
  • Enhancing transparency and accountability
  • Providing technical guidance to MDAs
  • Driving Management and Functional Reviews (MFRs)
  • Supporting e-governance and digital transformation
  • Facilitating whole-of-government coordination

Through its reform initiatives, PSRU contributes directly to improving service delivery, governance and national development outcomes.

Our Commitment

PSRU remains committed to:

  • Strengthening public service structures
  • Supporting efficient and transparent operations
  • Promoting citizen-centered service delivery
  • Building capacity across MDAs
  • Advancing the Government’s long-term reform agenda

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Public Sector Reform Unit (PSRU)


Address
8 Wesley Street, Freetown, Sierra Leone


Phone
+232 74 694 987


Email
info@psru.gov.sl

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