Alfred Paolo Conteh
Alfred Paolo Conteh | |
|---|---|
| Minister of Defense | |
| Assumed office 26 October 2007 | |
| President | Ernest Bai Koroma |
| Preceded by | Ahmad Tejan Kabbah |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Freetown, Sierra Leone |
| Political party | All People's Congress (APC) |
| Relations | Joseph Saidu Momoh (uncle) |
| Residence(s) | Freetown, Sierra Leone |
| Alma mater | University of London, University of East London |
| Profession | Attorney, soldier |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Sierra Leone |
| Branch/service | Sierra Leone Army |
| Years of service | 1976–1992 |
| Rank | Major |
Alfred Paolo Conteh is a retired Major in the
Conteh is a keen sprinter and sportman. He was Sierra Leone's 400m record holder in 1982; and its record remains unbroken since. He plays football, volleyball, handball, squash and tennis.
Born and raised in
Conteh went to law school in the United Kingdom. He obtained the Bachelor of Laws Degree (LLB) from the University of London LLB (law) in 1990. He was called to the Bar of England and Wales in 1992. He also obtained a Master of Laws (LLM) from the Holborn School of Law in the United Kingdom.
Early life
Alfred Paolo Conteh was born and raised in the neighborhood of Wilberforce in Freetown, Sierra Leone to parents from the Limba ethnic group.
Military service
Upon graduation from secondary school, Conteh enrolled in the Sierra Leone Army as a
In 1981, Conteh became one of the commanding officers of the Sierra Leone
Law school
He went to law school in 1986 in the United Kingdom. He obtained the Bachelor of Laws Degree (LLB) from the University of London LLB (law) in 1990. He was called to the Bar of England and Wales in 1992. He also obtained a Master of Laws (LLM) from the Holborn School of Law in the United Kingdom.
External links
- "Combat-Clad Minister Shocks Sierra Leone", Awareness Times, 11 January 2008.
- http://www.thepatrioticvanguard.com/spip.php?article1926