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Chief Minister David Moinina Sengeh is in the Netherlands, engaging key stakeholders across the humanitarian sector, private industry, and governance institutions to deepen partnerships that support Sierra Leone’s development agenda.
During his visit, Dr. Sengeh toured Erasmus MC, one of the country’s leading teaching hospitals. At the facility, he visited the surgery department, including operating theatres, and held discussions with hospital leadership on their ongoing collaboration with Masanga Hospital. The partnership has seen Erasmus MC regularly deploy specialist doctors to Sierra Leone to train local practitioners and collaborate on research initiatives.
He also explored the hospital’s 3D Printing and Augmented Reality research unit, highlighting innovation in medical technology. Following his recent visit to Masanga, the Ministry of Health has formally integrated the hospital into the national healthcare system-an effort Dr. Sengeh described as a model for sustainable humanitarian collaboration.
The Chief Minister expressed optimism about the continued partnership, noting his anticipation of the upcoming visit by Dutch surgeons to Sierra Leone in May. He said efforts are underway to connect the Netherlands-based 3D-printed prosthetics team with researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology to position Sierra Leone as a leader in prosthetic innovation.
In the private sector, Dr. Sengeh visited Euro Caps, one of the world’s largest independent coffee capsule producers, with an annual output of approximately two billion capsules. During the visit, he facilitated a connection between the company’s leadership and Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Agriculture, paving the way for potential coffee sourcing from Sierra Leonean farmers.
Additionally, the Chief Minister met with the Brunel Solar Team, an eight-time champion of the World Solar Challenge and an offshoot of TU Delft. Discussions focused on mentorship opportunities in robotics for young Sierra Leoneans. “We’re working to connect the team with the Ministry of Communication and the Kamara-Yokie Innovation Center to support skills development in emerging technologies,” Sengeh said.
Dr. Sengeh stressed that these engagements reflect Sierra Leone’s commitment to building meaningful international partnerships that drive innovation, economic growth, and sustainable development.
Observers are praising this recent collaboration following a debacle last year when wanted Dutch drug baron Jos Leijdekkers was spotted in Sierra Leone. Both local and foreign media identified the man also known as Bolle Jos attending New Year’s mass with the First Family in Bonthe, Southern Sierra Leone in 2025.
Allegations later surfaced that the wanted drug baron was in an affair with the daughter of the President, Julius Maada Bio. The Dutch government requested confirmation from their Sierra Leonean counterparts. The Sierra Leone government later denied the presence of the convicted drug baron in the West African country.
Chief minister has not created any impacts in any Sierra Leone. Even if he visits the whole world and also go to heaven and back, Sierra Leoneans will not be happy with that because it’s no use. They go to abroad in an effort to bring negative things in Sierra Leone. The leave the good things they meet in outside country and come in an empty hands.