The 50 Most Influential Sierra Leonean Women Awards Committee has honored Rtd. Hon. Dr. Sidie Mohamed Tunis with the esteemed Lifetime Achievement Award for Peace and Democracy, acknowledging his steadfast dedication to fostering peace, promoting democratic governance, and advancing gender empowerment throughout the West African sub-region.

A private presentation ceremony held at Hon. Dr. Sidie Mohamed Tunis’s Parliament office provided a moment to reflect on his decades of dedicated service. Unable to attend the official awards event on July 18, 2025, held under the distinguished Grand Chief Patronage of Her Excellency Fatoumata Tambajang, Former Vice President of The Gambia and Her Excellency Fatima Maada Bio, First Lady of Sierra Leone, he was away on official duties outside the country.

In his acceptance remarks, Hon Dr. Sidie Mohamed Tunis expressed deep gratitude to the Awards Committee and apologized for his absence at the main event. He highlighted his tenure as Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament, where he championed initiatives to strengthen peace, democracy and regional integration.

“Peace is the foundation upon which nations thrive,” Hon. Dr. Sidie Mohamed Tunis stated. “During my service at ECOWAS Parliament, I remained steadfast in promoting democratic processes and unity across member states. I will continue to work towards fostering national cohesion and sustainable peace here in Sierra Leone.”

In addition to the Lifetime Achievement Award, Hon. Dr. Sidie Mohamed Tunis was named a HeForShe Champion, a distinction honoring male allies who actively advocate for gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls.

“Empowering women and girls is not just a social responsibility; it is essential for national progress,” he emphasized. “I am humbled to be recognized as a HeForShe Champion and will continue to advocate for women’s leadership and inclusion in all sectors of society.”

The 50 Most Influential Sierra Leonean Women Awards is a leading platform celebrating exceptional individuals and advocates who have significantly impacted national development and gender equality.

In presenting the awards, the organizing committee lauded Hon. Dr. Sidie Mohamed Tunis’s leadership, integrity and enduring commitment to building a peaceful and inclusive society, describing his dual recognition as a testament to the link between peace, democracy and inclusive governance.

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