On the second day of GITEX Africa 2024, Honorable Mr. Ibrahim Sannoh, Sierra Leone’s Deputy Minister of Communication, Technology, and Innovation, underscored the nation’s commitment to advancing digitization.

Speaking at the prominent tech event, he highlighted the recent approval of a $50 million grant from the World Bank aimed at improving connectivity across Sierra Leone.

Honorable Sannoh emphasized the significance of GITEX Africa 2024 as a global platform that brings together private sector institutions from around the world.

He expressed the Sierra Leonean government’s strong commitment to fostering collaboration with the private sector, stressing the importance of building robust links between public and private entities to drive technological innovation and development.