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Sierra Leone’s President, Dr. Julius Maada Bio has said that the proposed Lungi Bridge project was never part of his campaign manifesto, describing it instead as an added benefit his government is working to deliver.
The President made the statement on Friday, April 17, 2026, during the official launch of the new headquarters of the National Communications Authority in Freetown. The facility, described as state-of-the-art, is equipped with ultramodern infrastructure aimed at strengthening the country’s communications sector.
Addressing attendees at the ceremony, President Bio emphasized that several key initiatives currently being implemented by his administration were not originally promised during his election campaign.
“I never promised Lungi Bridge on my manifesto, that is just a bonus, and I’m working on it,” he said. “Like I gave you the bonus of paying for all the transition examinations; it was never there.”
The President further cited additional interventions by his government, including public transportation and social welfare programs. “We are providing buses, and it was also never there; we are providing school feeding, which was also never there,” he stated.
President Bio reiterated that his administration is focused on human capital development, prioritizing sectors that directly impact citizens’ well-being. “We are a human capital government, and anything that matters to human development, including health, education, food-for me, these are the most important things to make Sierra Leone not only independent, but also a proud nation,” he added.
The remarks come amid ongoing national discussions about infrastructure development and government priorities, particularly the proposed Lungi Bridge project, which is expected to link the capital to the country’s main international airport area.
The launch of the new National Communications Authority headquarters marks a significant step in strengthening regulatory capacity in Sierra Leone’s telecommunications sector, while also serving as a platform for the President to outline his government’s broader development agenda.
