Sia Koroma
Former First Lady of Sierra Leone / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sia Nyama Koroma (born on 19 March 1958[1] in, Kono District, British Sierra Leone) is Sierra Leonean biochemist and psychiatric nurse.[2] She served as First Lady of Sierra Leone from 17 September 2007, and up until 4 April 2018. She is the wife of Ernest Bai Koroma, the 4th President of Sierra Leone.
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Sia Nyama Koroma | |
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First Lady of Sierra Leone | |
In role 17 September 2007 – 4 April 2018 | |
President | Ernest Bai Koroma |
Preceded by | Patricia Kabbah |
Succeeded by | Fatima Maada Bio |
Personal details | |
Born | (1958-03-19) 19 March 1958 (age 66) Kono District, British Sierra Leone |
Political party | All People's Congress (APC) |
Spouse | |
Children | 2 |
Residence(s) | Freetown, Sierra Leone |
Alma mater | The Annie Walsh Memorial Secondary School and King's College London |
Profession | Biochemist, Psychiatric Nurse |
Website | http://www.firstladysl.org (official website) |
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Koroma was a pioneer in her role as First Lady, established the Office of the First Lady to undertake development initiatives.[2] She focused on projects for Sierra Leonean women and children.[2]
She is the founder of the Women's Initiative for Safer Health (WISH) project which focuses on improving reproductive health for women.[2]