AYV News, January 5, 2026
The Global Godfather of All Works Of Life (AWOL), Ambassador Anthony Navo Jr., has delivered one of the most progressive speeches ever delivered by an AWOL Global Godfather, widely described as bold, unapologetic, and future-facing.
Delivering the Keynote Address from Kaduna Council at the 2nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2025, themed: “Reigniting the AWOL Spirit: Rebuilding, Reconnecting, and Repositioning for Impact,” Amb. Navo Jr., said, “I have a dream that we will work with politicians and Sierra Leone to transform this nation into the next Singapore of West Africa.”
His speech has been described as a clear signal of “a coming era of service, charity, and development aimed at national growth and the betterment of the people of Sierra Leone”.
The Godfather went on to say that AWOL has always advocated for a Sierra Leone with one voice and as one nation, promoting the green, white and blue. He said at AWOL, they believe Sierra Leone should be one, devoid of all political, racial and tribal affiliation, adding that the 2025 AGM is aimed at ensuring a fully united Global AWOL Family as it moves into its Vision 2030.
The Godfather said, “As the Godfather of AWOL, let me reiterate that the vision and philosophy of AWOL is non-political. We have politicians from diverse political parties in our membership, but we do not discuss or engage in politics. At AWOL, our Party is Sierra Leone and our colours green, white and blue. We all come together to see how we can help promote Sierra Leone”.
He appealed to the new executive of AWOL to open up its membership so that it can allow more young Sierra Leoneans to come on board to help promote and transform Sierra Leone into another Singapore in West Africa. “If we believe in Sierra Leone, we can do it”. Amb. Navo Jr. concluded.
Reflecting on AWOL’s Journey 2001 to 2025, Senior Past Chairmen, Joseph F. Kamara Esq- Hon. Chernoh M. Bah Esq spoke delightfully at the AGM.
Joseph F. Kamara Esq said, “When we started AWOL over 20 years ago, there was nothing of the politics of red and green. We were all living as a family with one goal – to help transform and build Sierra Leone. As AWOL, we have contributed to the leadership of the country, and there is more we can do for this nation. We have not exhausted all we can do for this country”.
Hon. Chericoco said, “As a founding member of All Works of Life (AWOL), I reflect with pride on our 20-year journey that began with a vision of national cohesion and promoting the true spirit of Sierra Leone unity, service, and shared purpose. From humble beginnings, AWOL has grown into a platform representing all works of life, with footprints across Sierra Leone and every continent. As we chart our 2030 Agenda, we honour the late Moseray Fadika and our fallen comrades, and we recommit to contributing to a Wan Salone Agenda for unity, opportunity, and hope.”
Speaking as Special Guest of Honour, Chief Minister of Sierra Leone, Dr. David M. Sengeh expressed honour to participate in all AWOL events going forward, describing AWOL members as people with varied experiences in governance and nation-building.
Dr Sengeh said, “Yes, things are really difficult in Sierra Leone today, and at the same time, the cost of rice has gone down. Yes, they say hundreds of teachers are without a PIN code, and at the same time, we have increased teachers’ salaries. These and many more good things our government is doing. I want us to preach love. Love for humanity is what will save Sierra Leone, and I want to encourage you all to be perseverant in leadership that focuses on serving humanity. It is only when we do this that we can deliver as a country”.
Chairman, AWOL Sierra Leone – Ahmed Sahid Nasralla described the AGM as a family meeting, a serious, honest, forward-looking conversation among brothers and sisters who care deeply about where AWOL has come from, where it is today, and, most importantly, where it must go in the next ten years.
Chairman Nasralla said, “We come from different professions, different political and religious views, and different generations. But what unites us is stronger than what separates us: a shared belief that collective responsibility, patriotism, benevolence, and service still matter. So I want to assure everyone here, especially our diaspora chapters, that this AGM is inclusive. No voice is too small. No chapter is too far. No opinion is unwelcome, as long as it is offered in good faith and with respect for the collective. There is one spirit that must guide our deliberations over the next two days: We are here as family, solving family matters, for the good of the family”. See more on page 9 of this newspaper.
