Aiming to strengthen international partnerships and attract sustainable investments, Sierra Leone’s Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Jiwoh Emmanuel Abdulai, alongside the country’s Ambassador to France, Mohamed Kanja Sesay, held high-level discussions with a consortium of global investors in Paris, France on Thursday, June 12, 2025.
The strategic engagement brought together investors from various sectors, including infrastructure, renewable energy, logistics and transportation. The discussions aimed to highlight Sierra Leone’s growing potential as a viable destination for foreign direct investment (FDI) and to promote new opportunities in key areas of the economy.
Jiwoh Emmanuel Abdulai underscored the strong commitment of His Excellency President Dr. Julius Maada Bio to inclusive and broad-based economic growth. He emphasized the Government’s ongoing investments in human capital development, especially education, skills training and youth empowerment, as a solid foundation for long-term productivity and national development.
“Our focus on building a skilled and dynamic workforce is central to unlocking Sierra Leone’s vast economic potential,” the Minister stated. He further encouraged investors to explore the untapped opportunities in sectors such as infrastructure development, renewable energy projects, agricultural transformation and efficient logistics.
Ambassador Kanja Sesay echoed similar sentiments, urging investors to consider Sierra Leone as a strategic gateway into the West African and broader African markets. He pointed to the country’s improving regulatory climate, enhanced regional connectivity and Government commitment to supporting private sector growth as key reasons to invest.
Several of the participating companies are already operational in Sierra Leone and expressed readiness to scale up their presence. Others, who are exploring market entry for the first time, expressed optimism and requested guidance on how best to engage with relevant Government agencies and investment facilitators.
The mood during the meeting was optimistic and constructive. Investors proposed organizing a high-level exploratory mission to Sierra Leone before the end of 2025, to assess on-ground opportunities and establish partnerships.
This engagement is part of the Government of Sierra Leone’s broader international investment drive aimed at fostering sustainable development, creating jobs and enhancing infrastructure and service delivery across key sectors of the economy.
The meeting concluded with a shared commitment to deepen dialogue and collaboration in the months ahead.
