Washington, D.C., September 30, 2025 — His Excellency Dr. Julius Maada Bio, President of the Republic of Sierra Leone, has called on American investors to take advantage of Sierra Leone’s growing business potential, describing the nation as one of Africa’s most promising and untapped investment destinations.
Speaking at the U.S.–Sierra Leone Business Roundtable, organized by the Corporate Council on Africa and DLA Piper, President Bio highlighted the significant strides made by his administration in strengthening Sierra Leone’s investment climate. He cited reforms focused on fiscal discipline, the establishment of a one-stop National Investment Board (NIB) to streamline business registration, and enhanced investor protection laws grounded in transparency, the rule of law, and predictability.
Showcasing the country’s comparative advantages, President Bio underscored Sierra Leone’s political stability, youthful workforce—with over 70% of citizens under 35—its rich natural resources, and its strategic position as Chair of ECOWAS, providing investors with access to a regional market of over 400 million people, projected to reach $2 trillion GDP by 2043.
He further noted the government’s focus on value addition and shared prosperity through key sectors such as agro-processing, renewable energy, digital infrastructure, and industrial development. President Bio assured investors that Sierra Leone’s partnerships with the World Bank, IMF, African Development Bank, and the MCC Compact provide robust frameworks for risk mitigation and long-term stability.
“Most importantly, this roundtable is about partnership,” President Bio affirmed. “We are not just inviting investors; we are inviting partners to grow with us—to transform today’s discussions into bankable projects that deliver real returns while changing lives in Sierra Leone and across West Africa.”
Concluding his address, President Bio declared Sierra Leone open for business, urging U.S. companies to be part of the nation’s next phase of sustainable growth and transformation.
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