Pavi Fort-Al Associates (SL) Limited, an indigenous Sierra Leonean road construction company, has strengthened its growing reputation across West Africa following the successful execution of a major urban road project in The Gambia.
The company, operating through its associate, Pavi Fort The Gambia, received commendations from Gambian President Adama Barrow and other senior officials for the quality of work delivered under the country’s 50-kilometre urban roads project.
President Adama Barrow formally inaugurated the road network on Saturday, September 5, 2026, during a ceremony held in Brufut, near Serrekunda. The event attracted Government officials, community leaders, residents and representatives from Sierra Leone.
Pavi Fort The Gambia secured Lot 2 of the project through a competitive bidding process in 2022. The contract covers 27.8 kilometres of roads within Brufut and forms part of the wider 50-kilometre urban roads initiative financed by the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation.
Addressing a large gathering during the inauguration, President Adama Barrow praised the company for the standard of work completed in the community. He said he was impressed by the professionalism demonstrated by Pavi Fort and expressed confidence in its ability to undertake additional infrastructure projects in The Gambia.
Project Director, Ing. Joseph Raymond Sandy, disclosed that approximately 97.5 per cent of the contracted work had been completed. He said the remaining activities included installing streetlights and completing road signs and other finishing works.
Ing. Joseph Raymond Sandy expressed satisfaction with the quality of construction, noting that the new roads, drainage facilities and lighting infrastructure had significantly improved conditions in Brufut.
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Pavi Fort, Alimu Barrie, thanked President Adama Barrow, the Government and people of The Gambia, and the leadership of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation for entrusting the company with the project.
Alimu Barrie also commended the company’s workers and technical team for the professionalism, discipline and commitment they demonstrated throughout the implementation process.
The head of The Gambia’s National Roads Authority similarly praised Pavi Fort for its performance and the quality of infrastructure delivered in Brufut.
Community leaders and residents said the project had transformed their surroundings by providing an improved road network, functioning drainage systems and streetlights. They noted that the development had enhanced mobility, safety and economic activity within the community.
Following its performance on the Brufut project, Pavi Fort The Gambia has reportedly been awarded another contract to construct 100 kilometres of roads in rural areas of the country.
The company is also expected to sign another major infrastructure contract in the Federal Republic of Nigeria, further extending its operations across the West African sub-region.
Sierra Leone’s High Commissioner to The Gambia, Martha Kanagbo, and Director General of the Sierra Leone Roads Authority, Ing. Alfred Jalil Momodu, were among the dignitaries who witnessed the inauguration.
Pavi Fort-Al Associates has continued to expand its operations beyond Sierra Leone, undertaking road and infrastructure projects in Guinea, Liberia and The Gambia.
The wholly African-owned company, headquartered in Sierra Leone, provides services covering highways, bridges, airports, real estate development, quarry operations, equipment rental and large-scale construction logistics.
Its expanding regional portfolio includes a major road concession in Liberia and the T13 Coyah–Dubréka bitumisation project in Guinea.
On December 4, 2025, the Liberian Senate unanimously approved a concession agreement granting Pavi Fort the responsibility to construct and maintain approximately 255 kilometres of strategic highways.
The US$364 million public-private partnership covers the St. Paul Bridge–Clay, Madina–Robertsport and Clay–Tubmanburg corridors. It also includes a four-lane expansion between St. Paul Bridge and Bowaterside.
Under the agreement, the Liberian Government is expected to contribute US$40 million through the National Road Fund and US$100 million from the national budget during the five-year construction period. Pavi Fort will maintain the roads for 25 years before transferring them to the state.
The concession was approved following assessments by six specialized committees of the Liberian Senate, which reviewed the technical designs, financial arrangements and the company’s record in infrastructure development.
The project is expected to improve transportation, increase regional connectivity and stimulate trade along Liberia’s western and northwestern corridors. Liberia has fewer than 1,500 kilometres of paved roads within an estimated 12,000-kilometre national road network.
Pavi Fort has also received commendation in Guinea for its implementation of the T13 Coyah–Dubréka bitumisation project, an important route connecting communities on the outskirts of Conakry with rapidly developing districts.
Before the intervention, the corridor reportedly faced severe dust pollution, traffic congestion and deteriorated road surfaces that disrupted movement and economic activities.
The project incorporates asphalt paving, drainage construction and soil reinforcement. Supervising engineers have praised the company’s deployment of modern equipment, speed of execution and adherence to required engineering standards.
Residents, transport operators and traders have reported reduced travelling time, smoother traffic flow, improved road safety and lower vehicle maintenance costs since work began on the corridor.
The upgraded road has also supported commercial activities between Coyah, Dubréka and neighbouring communities.
Beyond road construction, the company operates in quarrying, equipment rental, real estate development and large-scale project management. Its operations include the Bawa Quarry in Guinea and collaboration with public institutions such as the Sierra Leone Roads Authority.
The successful execution of the Brufut road project, together with the additional 100-kilometre contract in rural Gambia, represents another important step in Pavi Fort’s regional expansion.
With projects underway across several countries, the Sierra Leonean company is positioning itself as an emerging African infrastructure contractor capable of delivering major assignments and contributing to West Africa’s development.
