FCC Partners With Afrimoney to Launch Digital Property Rate and Business License Payments
In a landmark move toward financial inclusion and digital transformation, Africell’s mobile money platform, Afrimoney, has officially signed a partnership agreement with the Freetown City Council (FCC) to digitize property rate and business license payments across the municipality.
The signing ceremony, held at the FCC Mayor’s Parlour, attracted media houses and key stakeholders committed to modernizing public service delivery in Sierra Leone.
Opening the event, Martison Obeng-Agyei, Head of Afrimoney, commended Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr and the FCC team for their commitment to improving revenue mobilization. He emphasized that sustainable city development depends on citizen participation and responsibility.
“Nothing comes for free. For the city council to have the resources to deliver services, we must all play our part by paying our property rates,” Obeng-Agyei said.
He highlighted that the new digital system will allow residents to make payments anytime, anywhere—ushering in a new era of convenience, accountability, and transparency.
“The phones we use daily are not just for calls or social media—they’re tools for productivity and civic responsibility,” he added. “Our biggest competition has never been other companies—it’s been cash. Through this partnership, we’re replacing cash with efficiency and giving citizens back valuable time.”
Africell CEO Shadi Gerjawi echoed these sentiments, emphasizing the simplicity and reliability of mobile transactions.
“We want every transaction—from taxes to licenses—to be seamless,” Gerjawi said. “Our goal has always been to reduce dependence on cash. Whether you’re paying for transport, fuel, or taxes, Afrimoney provides a secure, fast, and convenient solution.”
He added that Afrimoney’s collaboration with FCC reflects the company’s broader mission to support local governance and foster a digital economy.
Addressing the gathering, Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr reaffirmed FCC’s commitment to making city governance more inclusive and accessible.
“We’ve digitized the property rate system, but we know that banks aren’t always accessible—especially in remote areas,” she explained. “That’s why we’ve partnered with Afrimoney. Now, every Freetonian can pay their rates from their mobile phone. There are no more excuses—this is a tool for everyone to help build a better city.
To make property rate or business license payments via Afrimoney, residents can simply dial:
*161*2*11*12*5#.
This initiative marks a major step toward digital governance and inclusive financial services in Sierra Leone. With Afrimoney and FCC working hand-in-hand, Freetown is poised to become a model for smart city innovation in West Africa.
