Sierra Leone’s President, Julius Maada Bio has described as “productive” his meeting with the World Bank’s Vice President for West Africa and Central Region, Ousmane Diagana.

“I had a very productive meeting this morning with the World Bank’s Vice President for West Africa and Central Region @ousmane_diagana. We will continue to collaborate as we meet critical development outcomes for Sierra Leone.”, He wrote.

Sierraloaded had previously reported that World Bank Regional Vice President for Western and Central Africa, Ousmane Diagana will be visiting Sierra Leone on February 10-11, 2022 as part of his official tour to West Africa. This will be Mr. Diagana’s first trip to the country since assuming his current position in July 2020.

Mr. Ousmane Diagana will hold high level talks on a wide range of development issues with His Excellency President Julius Maada Bio, senior government officials and development partners.

Mr. Ousmane Diagana will join President Bio to formally commission the World Bank new Country Office in Freetown on Friday February 10. Accompanied by senior state officials, they will both visit project sites, including the August 14, 2017 mudslide disaster site at Motormeh, Regent and a primary school in Freetown.