VP Juldeh Jalloh Engages British International Investment to Boost Private Sector Growth in Sierra Leone
On Tuesday, April 1, 2025, Vice President Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh held a strategic meeting with Chris Chijiutomi, Managing Director and Head of Africa at British International Investment (BII), to explore ways to enhance private sector participation in Sierra Leone’s development agenda.
During the meeting, Dr. Jalloh emphasized the government’s ongoing reforms aimed at improving the investment climate in the country. In a social media post following the engagement, he stated, “I used the opportunity to highlight efforts by the government to strengthen the investment climate in Sierra Leone and our interest in deepening private sector participation in a range of catalytic sectors like agriculture and energy.”
A significant focus of the discussion was the energy sector’s critical role in driving economic growth and expanding investment opportunities. “We spoke at length about the foundational role of the energy sector in unlocking growth,” Dr. Jalloh remarked.
He identified various opportunities for private sector investment across the entire energy value chain, from generation to distribution. Dr. Jalloh noted that reliable and sufficient energy is essential for productive use, which could facilitate greater private sector participation in other sectors.
The meeting underscores the government’s commitment to fostering an environment conducive to investment and development in Sierra Leone, particularly through collaboration with international partners like British International Investment.