By Foday Moriba Conteh

Jennifer Lahai Thompson, CEO of the Jennifer Lahai Thompson Foundation (No Child Left Behind) and recent aspirant for the Assistant Secretary-General position within the Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP), has reaffirmed her dedication to both child empowerment and advancing the Bio-led Government’s "Big Five" development agenda.

As the visionary leader of the No Child Left Behind initiative, JLT has long championed children’s welfare particularly in underserved communities by promoting access to education, healthcare and essential resources. Her philanthropic leadership has translated into grounded community impact, reinforcing her reputation as both a compassionate advocate and a strategic change agent.

Her recent bid for the SLPP’s Secretary-General role reflects her deep-rooted political engagement. According to her statement, JLT remains committed to amplifying the party’s achievements across Government Ministries and ensuring the public clearly sees the tangible results of the Government’s "Big 5" initiatives. She plans to continue disseminating key updates from the party and maintaining a unified narrative around its progress.

At the grassroots level, Jennifer Thompson emphasized her ongoing involvement: “I remain actively engaged… encouraging our party Executives to launch new membership drives and fundraising initiatives,” she affirmed, indicating that such activities are essential to the SLPP’s resilience and growth. Her closing remark "Together, we will keep moving One Country, One People forward" underscores her vision of inclusive political participation and party cohesion.

Beyond politics, Jennifer Thompson is celebrated for her philanthropic outreach where she mobilizes support for vulnerable children via her Foundation’s programs. Her SLPP aspirations and community work collectively signal her dual commitment to nurturing both Sierra Leone’s future generation and its Political Future. https://thecalabashnewspaper.com/jennifer-lahai-thompson-reaffirms-support-for-governments-big-five-agenda-after-executive-bid/