The National Commission for Social Action (NaCSA) has engaged in a strategic meeting with consultants from Inclusive Resource Management Ltd (IRM) to assess implementation progress and address critical issues surrounding the Islamic Microfinance (IMF) subcomponent of the Sierra Leone Community Driven Development (SLCDD II – Gientrenk) Project.
The meeting, held at NaCSA House, brought together key stakeholders to evaluate the project’s execution, share insights, and reinforce their collective commitment to advancing financial inclusion in underserved communities.
Speaking on behalf of Commissioner Ambassador Ernest Mbaimba Ndomahina, Deputy Commissioner Jimmy Batilo Songa expressed deep gratitude to the IRM team for their continued partnership and the successful launch of the Islamic Microfinance Initiative. He emphasized the project’s importance in strengthening community resilience and economic empowerment.
“We remain committed to ensuring effective delivery and accountability in this initiative,” Songa noted. “Our goal is to foster innovation and deliver long-term impact in the communities we serve.”
Programme Manager for SLCDD, Momoh Juanah, credited the Deputy Commissioner and NaCSA’s Senior Management Team for their unwavering support in steering the project. He also highlighted the crucial role of Apex Bank in advancing the IMF initiative, citing productive collaborations as key to its successful implementation.
IRM Chairman and CEO Dr. Muhammad Khaleequzzaman expressed optimism about the future of the project, underscoring the importance of timely and coordinated execution. “The Islamic Microfinance subcomponent has the potential to significantly transform communities by promoting financial inclusion,” he stated, reaffirming IRM’s dedication to supporting NaCSA throughout the rollout process.
Also present at the session were key members of NaCSA’s leadership team, including Senior Director of Programmes Madam Regina Saffa and Senior Director for Programme Development and Quality Assurance Dr. Susan Robert. Their participation reinforced the agency’s strong internal support and oversight of the initiative.
The Islamic Microfinance subproject, under SLCDD II, aims to provide ethical and interest-free financial services to marginalized communities, helping them access resources to improve their livelihoods.
By Umu Bah
