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Alex A. Bah – Sierra Leone

  • December 15, 2025
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 Alex A. Bah

Country of Origin: Sierra Leone
Occupation/Title: Acting Public Relations Officer / Spokesperson
Organization/Institution: Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) of the Republic of Sierra Leone

Summary/About

Alex A. Bah is the Acting Public Relations Officer, Spokesperson, and Head of the Public Relations Unit of Sierra Leone’s Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC). He is the youngest professional in the institution’s history to serve in a managerial role. With over five years of frontline experience in anti-corruption work, Alex is deeply passionate about governance reform, strategic communication, peacebuilding, and youth empowerment.

He draws extensively from his leadership background at the West African Youth Network, where he spearheaded regional initiatives on conflict transformation and civic participation within the Mano River Union. His career reflects a strong commitment to integrity, transparency, and the empowerment of young people as agents of change.

Areas of Expertise

  • Peacebuilding and Conflict Transformation
  • Governance and Anti-Corruption Reform
  • Youth Empowerment and Advocacy
  • Strategic Communication and Media Relations
  • Policy Engagement and Public Education
  • Debate and Public Speech
  • Leadership and Diplomacy

Professional Experience

  • Acting Public Relations Officer / Spokesperson – Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), Sierra Leone
  • Chief Editor – Justice Sector Limelight Newsletter
  • Programs Manager – West African Youth Network
  • Secretary General – National Literary and Debate Association

Skills

  • Peacebuilding and Conflict Mediation
  • Public Speaking, Debate, and Advocacy
  • Strategic Communication and Media Relations
  • Policy Analysis and Governance Engagement
  • Youth Mobilization and Capacity Building
  • Leadership and Diplomacy

Awards and International Representations

  • National School Debate Champion – 2016
  • Best Debater – Fourah Bay College, 2017
  • Best UNDP Delegate – First Model United Nations Conference in the Mano River Union, 2017
  • Speaker – Sub-Regional Dialogue on Peacebuilding, Monrovia, Liberia, 2017 (organized by the West African Youth Network)
  • Speaker and Panelist – African Union Advisory Board on Corruption Conference for Heads/Representatives of State Anti-Corruption Institutions, Arusha, Tanzania, 2023

Additional Brief

Alex A. Bah’s work embodies the fight against corruption and the pursuit of good governance in Sierra Leone. His leadership in strategic communication and youth advocacy highlights his dedication to building transparent institutions and empowering the next generation. Through his contributions to peacebuilding, civic participation, and international representation, Alex continues to position himself as a dynamic voice for reform and integrity across West Africa.