By Amin Kef (Ranger)
The Rt. Hon. Speaker of Parliament, Segepoh Solomon Thomas, on October 27, 2025, hosted a delegation of foreign investors led by Stephen Barnes, architect of the GO-FOR-GOLD Program, at his office in Freetown. The investors, representing the United States, Germany and India, expressed strong interest in exploring business opportunities in Sierra Leone, praising the nation’s open-door policy and welcoming citizens.
During the engagement, Stephen Barnes stated that the visit aimed to promote direct foreign investment and deepen collaboration with the Government of Sierra Leone. He appealed to Speaker Segepoh Solomon Thomas to facilitate the ratification of key investment agreements through Parliament, assuring that the group’s vision aligns with President Julius Maada Bio’s agenda of attracting sustainable foreign investment for national development.
In his response, the Speaker warmly welcomed the investors and commended their interest in Sierra Leone. He reaffirmed Parliament’s commitment to creating a conducive legal environment for both local and international investors, emphasizing that the Sixth Parliament of the Second Republic is dedicated to enacting progressive laws that ensure mutual protection and economic prosperity.
He further assured the delegation that Parliament stands ready to support and ratify agreements that contribute to job creation, economic diversification and national growth.
The meeting highlighted the growing global confidence in Sierra Leone’s economic potential, underscoring the country’s strategic location, youthful labor force and attractive incentives for investors. With continued partnerships of this kind, Sierra Leone is poised to strengthen its position as a destination for credible and impactful foreign investments.
