Bio Removes NASSIT DG Daboh, Appoints New Leadership Team

President Dr. Julius Maada Bio has dismissed Mohamed Fuaad Daboh as Director General of the National Social Security and Insurance Trust (NASSIT), replacing him with Chernor Mamoud Jalloh in a significant leadership overhaul at the country’s foremost social security institution.

The changes were announced in a public notice issued by the Office of the President at State House on 21 July 2026 as part of a wider series of presidential appointments and reassignments across several state institutions. According to the notice, all appointments requiring legislative endorsement will take effect upon approval by Parliament.

The removal of Daboh marks the end of an almost eight-year tenure as Director General, a position he assumed in 2018. During his stewardship, NASSIT implemented a number of reforms and expanded its investment portfolio while continuing to administer pension and social security benefits to thousands of contributors and retirees nationwide. His departure, however, comes amid heightened public scrutiny over aspects of the Trust’s operations and governance.

In the latest restructuring, President Bio appointed Chernor Mamoud Jalloh to head the institution as its new Director General. The President also named Ms. Jenneh Jabati as Chairperson of the NASSIT Board of Trustees, entrusting her with the responsibility of providing strategic oversight for the institution.

Former Minister of Youth Affairs, Mohamed Bangura, has also been appointed Deputy Director General for Administration and Finance. His appointment is expected to strengthen the Trust’s administrative and financial management as the institution continues to pursue reforms aimed at improving efficiency, accountability, and service delivery.

The newly appointed leadership team will be responsible for steering NASSIT’s operations, safeguarding contributors’ funds, ensuring the timely payment of pensions, and overseeing the implementation of policies designed to enhance the institution’s performance and public confidence.

Once the necessary parliamentary approvals are secured, where applicable, Jalloh, Bangura, and the newly constituted Board of Trustees will officially assume office and begin implementing the government’s vision for the institution.

The appointments are part of President Bio’s broader agenda to reposition key public institutions through leadership renewal, strengthen corporate governance, and improve accountability within the public sector. The latest changes underscore the administration’s continued efforts to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of state institutions in delivering essential public services.