Vice President Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh on Sunday, August 2, 2026, officially welcomed the President of the Gabonese Republic, His Excellency Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, and First Lady Zita Oligui Nguema upon their arrival at Freetown International Airport in Lungi for a three-day State Visit to Sierra Leone.
The Vice President received the visiting Head of State and his delegation on behalf of President Dr. Julius Maada Bio, extending a warm welcome and reaffirming the strong friendship and growing diplomatic relations between Sierra Leone and Gabon.
The State Visit is expected to further strengthen bilateral cooperation between the two countries and create new opportunities for collaboration in governance, trade, investment, environmental conservation and regional development.
During his stay, President Oligui Nguema is scheduled to hold high-level bilateral talks with President Dr. Julius Maada Bio at State House. The discussions are expected to focus on enhancing cooperation in areas of mutual interest, including economic development, regional peace and security, investment, and sustainable development.
The Gabonese leader will also meet with senior Government Ministers and representatives of the private sector to explore avenues for expanding economic and commercial partnerships between the two nations.
Beyond official engagements, President Oligui Nguema is expected to visit the renowned Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary and the Leicester Peak Viewing Platform, two of Sierra Leone’s most prominent tourism and conservation destinations.
Following the airport reception, President Oligui Nguema and First Lady Zita Oligui Nguema greeted senior Government officials, members of the diplomatic corps and other dignitaries before completing arrival formalities.
The visit reflects the shared commitment of Sierra Leone and Gabon to deepening bilateral relations and strengthening cooperation on regional and continental priorities. Officials from both countries expressed optimism that the visit would reinforce the longstanding friendship between the two nations while paving the way for greater collaboration in promoting peace, prosperity and sustainable development across Africa.
