State House, Freetown, Sierra Leone – 19th June 2025 — In a significant milestone for Sierra Leone’s infrastructural development, the Government of Sierra Leone has officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Acrow Corporation of America for the design, build, operate, and transfer (DBOT) of the highly anticipated Lungi Bridge project.
About Acrow Corporation
Founded in 1951 and headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, USA, Acrow Corporation boasts over 70 years of expertise in modular steel bridge solutions. Operating in more than 150 countries—including over 40 across Africa—Acrow is renowned for delivering innovative and reliable infrastructure solutions worldwide.
Key Highlights from the Signing Ceremony
The event took place at the State House in Freetown, marking a pivotal step forward in the nation’s infrastructural growth. The signing was attended by prominent officials, including:
- Dr. Edward Hinga Sandy, Executive Director of the National Investment Board (NIB), who described the occasion as the culmination of extensive strategic dialogue, technical assessments, and high-level engagements between the government and Acrow. He emphasized that this MoU lays a solid foundation for the project’s next phase and underscores the government’s unwavering commitment to transformational infrastructure development.
- Chief Minister Dr. David Moinina Sengeh, who reaffirmed the government’s dedication to implementing projects that directly impact national progress and improve citizens’ lives. He highlighted that the Lungi Bridge is not just a physical link between the airport and Freetown but also a symbol of Sierra Leone’s rising infrastructural ambitions.
- Ambassador Bryan David Hunt, the United States Ambassador to Sierra Leone, expressed his satisfaction with the partnership, calling it a strong indicator of growing investment and development ties between the United States and Sierra Leone. “We are proud to see a reputable American company like Acrow bring world-class engineering, American technology, and proven project delivery to the Lungi Bridge initiative,” he stated.
Looking Ahead
The Acrow team expressed enthusiasm about collaborating with the Sierra Leonean government, emphasizing the project’s viability and readiness to proceed. The signing of this MoU demonstrates the government’s strong political will and strategic focus on delivering critical infrastructure, with the Lungi Bridge poised to become one of the most transformative projects in Sierra Leone’s recent history.
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