The National Investment Board (NIB) and the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) have engaged private sector players and Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), in preparation for Sierra Leone’s participation in Expo 2025. The global event is set to take place in Osaka, Japan, from April 13 to October 13, 2025, bringing together nations, businesses, and innovators to address global challenges and foster investment opportunities.

During the engagement, NIB’s Executive Director, Dr. Edward Hinga Sandy, emphasized the significance of Expo 2025 as a platform to showcase Sierra Leone’s investment opportunities, cultural heritage, and economic prospects. He urged private sector players to participate actively, ensuring they have a clear roadmap for the investment opportunities they may want to showcase. This, he noted, would provide clarity to potential investors.

Dr. Sandy reiterated Government’s commitment to facilitating private sector leadership in the country’s Expo 2025 representation. He encouraged businesses to leverage the event to build global networks and establish meaningful, results-oriented partnerships that would contribute to Sierra Leone’s economic growth.

Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry, Hon. Fatmata Wurie, echoed the importance of the private sector’s presence at such an international platform. She noted that Expo 2025 would present significant trade and investment opportunities, not only with Japan but also with businesses and investors from around the world. She urged private sector representatives to seize this opportunity to expand their businesses and enhance their global reach.