Sierra Leone is set to showcase its growing aviation ambitions and investment opportunities on a major continental platform when the Director General of the Sierra Leone Civil Aviation Authority (SLCAA), Madam Musayeroh Barrie, takes part in the Africa 100 Most Influential Persons Conference & Awards in Kigali, Rwanda, on 25 September 2026.
Madam Musayeroh Barrie will represent Sierra Leone at the high-profile gathering, where she is scheduled to speak during a live red-carpet engagement focusing on civil aviation leadership, institutional excellence, investment opportunities and strategic partnerships in Africa’s aviation sector.
Her participation will provide an international platform to highlight Sierra Leone’s aviation sector, its development priorities and opportunities for investors and strategic partners seeking to participate in Africa’s expanding aviation industry.
The live session, which will be broadcast on YouTube, is expected to feature discussions on “Civil Aviation Leadership: Seize Opportunities” and “Civil Aviation Authority Excellence in Africa.”
Madam Musayeroh Barrie is also expected to share insights into her leadership journey and her experience leading the Sierra Leone Civil Aviation Authority, under a session examining the theme, “From Vision to Director General: Leading Sierra Leone Civil Aviation Authority.”
A major focus of her engagement will be investment opportunities and partnerships in Africa’s aviation sector. She is expected to outline approaches to attracting partners for scalable aviation initiatives and discuss how strategic investment can support the growth and sustainability of aviation across the continent.
The programme will further feature a live question-and-answer session addressing funding the future of Africa’s aviation sector and inspiring the next generation of aviation professionals and leaders.
The Business Executive Group, which is organizing the engagement, said Madam Musayeroh Barrie’s live appearance will provide exposure to investors, business leaders and potential partners across Africa through YouTube, its website and The Business Executive Magazine.
The organizers have encouraged stakeholders, business leaders, partners and members of the public to follow the broadcast and participate online using the hashtag #Africa100KigaliLive.
Madam Musayeroh Barrie’s participation in Kigali is expected to place Sierra Leone’s civil aviation ambitions before a wider African and international audience, while creating an opportunity to promote dialogue around investment, partnerships and sustainable aviation development.
The Africa 100 Most Influential Persons Conference & Awards will be held in Kigali, Rwanda, on 25 September 2026, with Madam Musayeroh Barrie scheduled to appear live from the red carpet.
