Group of Foreign Investors Meets With Speaker Thomas, Unveils Plans to Invest in Sierra Leone
A high-level delegation of foreign investors, led by Stephen Barnes, the architect of the GO-FOR-GOLD Program, paid a courtesy visit to the Rt. Hon. Speaker of Parliament, Segepoh Solomon Thomas, on October 27, 2025. The delegation, comprising investors from the United States, Germany, and India, expressed strong interest in exploring investment opportunities in Sierra Leone.
The visiting investors commended Sierra Leone’s open-door investment policy, political stability, and the hospitality of its people, noting that these conditions make the country an attractive destination for long-term investment.
During the meeting, Stephen Barnes explained that the purpose of their visit was to promote direct foreign investment and to identify sectors where international partnerships could drive national growth. He appealed to Speaker Thomas to support and facilitate the ratification of agreements at the parliamentary level that would strengthen the country’s investment framework.
“We are here because we share President Bio’s vision of building a strong, investment-friendly Sierra Leone. Our goal is to bring in credible investors whose projects will contribute to national development and benefit Sierra Leoneans,” Barnes said.
In his response, Speaker Segepoh Solomon Thomas welcomed the delegation and lauded their commitment to Sierra Leone’s progress. He emphasized that Parliament remains open to partnerships that promote genuine investment and sustainable economic growth.
“Sierra Leone is open to investors who are ready to do real business and add value to our economy,” the Speaker stated. “The Sixth Parliament of the Second Republic is committed to enacting progressive legislation that protects both investors and citizens. Any agreement that brings tangible benefits to our country will receive the full support and ratification of Parliament.”
A Promising Investment Climate
The meeting underscored Sierra Leone’s growing reputation as a favorable investment destination. With its strategic location, youthful workforce, and competitive incentives, the country continues to attract international attention for opportunities in infrastructure, energy, mining, agriculture, and tourism.
The delegation’s visit marks another step toward deepening economic ties and unlocking Sierra Leone’s potential through strategic foreign partnerships and sustainable development initiatives.
