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Solomon George Seisay was a Sierra Leonean civil servant who made history when he became the nation's first indigenous National Director of Prisons.

Early life

Solomon Seisay was the scion of an influential, landowning family in Moyamba District, Sierra Leone. He is the older brother of former Consul General Tinga Seisay

Tinga Seisay

Samuel Tinga Khendekha Seisay is a Sierra Leonean pro-democracy activist and diplomat.- Early life :Born to a prominent political family, Seisay was educated at the prestigious St. Edward's Secondary School. He began his career as a law enforcement officer after graduating from the Police Training...

 and cousin of Brigadier General John Bangura

John Amadu Bangura

Brigadier John Amadu Bangura was the acting Governor-General of Sierra Leone from 18 April 1968 until 22 April 1968. He led the Sargents Coup in 1968 that successfully re-instated civilian rule in Sierra Leone.- Early life :...

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Career

Seisay graduated with honors from the Police Training School at Hastings. He advanced to the position of Senior Superintendent of the Sierra Leone Police Force. He was stationed all over the country until he was appointed Commandant of the Police Training School, his alma mater. Seisay made history when he became Sierra Leone's first indigenous Director of Prisons in 1965. He was very progressive and realized the importance the rehabilitative side of incarceration. During his tenure, Sierra Leone's prisons were in excellent condition.

Seisay later became Chief of Security in Kenema where he was responsible for security at Sierra Leone's diamond and gold mines. He devised effective policies for the prevention smuggling. After his retirement, the security in Kenema deteriorated drastically.

Private life

Seisay became a private business man, opening The Atlantic Amusement Center in Freetown.