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Finance Minister Hon. Sheku Ahmed Fatamadi Bangura has called for the expansion of Sierra Leone’s port infrastructure, warning that limited capacity could hinder trade, investment, and future economic growth.
Speaking during the 2026 Supplementary Budget proceedings, Minister Bangura said Sierra Leone can no longer rely solely on its existing port facilities as economic activity and trade continue to grow.
He proposed the construction of additional ports, including a dedicated terminal for bulk mineral exports, while other facilities would cater to general cargo, imports, exports, and broader commercial activities.
The Minister noted that congestion is already placing pressure on existing operations and cautioned that inadequate port capacity could become a major constraint on the country’s increasingly diversified economy.
He stressed that investing in additional port infrastructure would help ease congestion, improve the movement of goods, support the mining and productive sectors, reduce logistical bottlenecks, and enable Sierra Leone to take greater advantage of regional and international trade opportunities.
“Economic growth requires infrastructure that can grow with it,” Bangura said, underscoring the need for Sierra Leone to plan and invest in infrastructure capable of supporting the larger and more competitive economy the country aspires to build.
