Sierra Leone’s Parliament has ratified an amendment to Article 10(4) of the Constitution of the African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC), in a move aimed at reinforcing the country’s aviation and transport sector.
The decision was taken during a parliamentary sitting held on April 21, 2026 in Freetown on Tuesday, signaling the Government’s continued commitment to aligning with continental frameworks designed to enhance air transport governance and efficiency across Africa.
The amendment, which was originally adopted during the 28th Ordinary Session of the African Union Assembly in Addis Ababa on January 31, 2017, seeks to improve coordination, institutional effectiveness and operational efficiency within Africa’s civil aviation landscape.
Presenting the agreement before lawmakers, Minister of Transport and Aviation, Alhaji Fanday Turay, described the ratification as a critical step toward advancing Sierra Leone’s transport infrastructure. He emphasized that the amendment would facilitate the establishment of stronger mechanisms to boost efficiency, while also promoting the sustainable growth of the aviation sector at both national and international levels.
“This ratification reflects our determination to modernize and strengthen the aviation sector in line with global standards,” the Minister noted, adding that enhanced cooperation under AFCAC would open new opportunities for investment, connectivity and regulatory improvement.
Concluding the debate, Majority Leader and Leader of Government Business, Mathew Sahr Nyuma, underscored the importance of the amendment in positioning Sierra Leone within the broader framework of international aviation best practices. He further highlighted the significance of quorum in parliamentary proceedings, noting that due process was observed before the resolution was formally adopted.
The ratification is expected to contribute to ongoing efforts to strengthen aviation safety, regulatory oversight and sector competitiveness, as Sierra Leone continues to pursue strategic reforms within its transport ecosystem.
In his closing remarks, Alhaji Fanday Turay expressed gratitude to Parliament for its support and disclosed that additional agreements and legislative instruments would be presented in due course to further consolidate gains within the sector.
