By Abubakarr Bah, Information, Information Attache, Saudi Arabia.
Captain (Navy) Hassan Jansson Conteh of the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF), on the 5th June, 2024 assumed official duties as Delegate of the Republic of Sierra Leone to the Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition (IMCTC) Headquarters in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Captain (Navy) Hassan Jansson Conteh’s posting as delegate to the IMCTC was approved by the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Republic of Sierra Leone, His Excellency Brigadier General (Retired) Dr. Julius Maada Bio following recommendations of the Number 1 Appointment Board and subsequently the Defence Council.
Captain (Navy) Hassan Jansson Conteh is a senior naval warfare officer of the Armed Forces, and a proud member of Course 1 1999 Nigeria Defence Academy (NDA) trained officers.
Prior to his appointment and deployment to the IMCTC Headquarters, he was Deputy Chief of Naval Staff of the Sierra Leone Navy.
Additionally, Captain (Navy) Conteh also had a sting with the United Nations Peacekeeping Mission in Darfur, Sudan as Military Observer and Acting Chief of Operations (COO) Sector North respectively, whilst at the Mano River Union (MRU) subregional level, he served as Peace and Security Expert. To date, the senior naval officer has distinguishably served the colours for twenty-five (25) unbroken years, a well-deserved feat for an officer of his repute and grandeur.
He has undergone professional military career development training both in Sierra Leone and abroad, and his appointment has therefore shaped his career development pathways to his present rank of Captain (Navy).
The senior naval officer earned his Master’s Degree in Diplomacy and International Relations from the University of Sierra Leone.
The new delegate to the IMCTC has a wealth of experience and a proven ability of spoken and written skills in English and Chinese languages.
Captain (Navy) Hassan Jansson Conteh is happily married to Mrs. Henrietta Olayinka Conteh, and they are blessed with four (4) girls.
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Email: information.attache@sa.slembassy.gov.sl