On January 11 2008, the Minister of Local Government and Internal Affairs Dauda kamara, concluded the second part of a nation-wide tour to local councils.

The tours were made with the purpose of presenting a series of proposals regarding the proper functioning of the new local government system.

During dialogues with the various local councils he called for reform in two main areas; tax collection and chiefdom governance.

The following pictures capture some key activities during the tours.

A xylophone player punctuated proceedings in Port Loko

Part of the high table in Bo. To the Minister's left ,(the Minister has a red cap on), is the Mayor of Bo, Wusu sannoh.

Chairman Port loko District Council, Joseph Bob Amara, delivering his address.

Repairing a broken bridge during the tour.

People walking across the bridge while it is being repaired to make it fit again for vehicular traffic

Elders in the various localities turned out in their numbers

A female Councillor in kambia makes her views known

Elders in Makeni. Front row (right) is Paramount Chief Masa Yeli Ntham of Makari Gbanti Chiefdom

This spacious Hall in Port Loko was built with funds from the Rapid Results Initiative (RRI) scheme

Police officers ensured maximum security in all the localities.

The Minister addresses the meeting in Pujehun. Sitting to his left is the Chairman of Pujehun District Council, Nasiru Deen Magona

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