By Joseph Momoh, Reporter
Freetown, Sierra Leone – Sibella Laing, daughter of Sir Maurice Dorman, Sierra Leone’s first indigenous Governor-General, toured the Sierra Leone Parliament on Wednesday, October 8, 2025.
Accompanied by Deputy Clerk of the House, Gilbert Bosco N’habay, Laing was given an insightful overview of the parliamentary precincts, where the nation’s laws are debated and enacted. During the tour, N’habay shared the historical significance of figures such as Sir Maurice Dorman, Sir Milton Margai, and Siaka P. Stevens, emphasizing the pivotal role her father played during Sierra Leone’s post-independence era.
Laing expressed gratitude for the opportunity to reconnect with key institutions that her father closely collaborated with throughout his tenure. The visit was characterized as both cordial and reflective, underscoring the ongoing respect for those who helped shape modern Sierra Leone.
Sir Maurice Dorman served as the British Governor-General from 1956 until 1962. Though he was British, he became Sierra Leone’s first Governor-General following independence in 1961 and worked alongside Sir Milton Margai to facilitate the transition to self-governance.
This visit highlights the enduring legacy of Sierra Leone’s founding figures and their influence on the nation’s contemporary democratic institutions.
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