President Julius Maada Bio has appointed a new Special Envoy for Trade and Investment to spearhead efforts in promoting Sierra Leone’s economic interests on the global stage. The announcement underscores the administration’s drive to expand international partnerships and attract foreign direct investment.
Building on previous initiatives, this fresh appointment revives a diplomatic post first filled in 2023—earlier held by Alpha K.M. Lavalie—tasked with identifying emerging growth markets, facilitating business linkages, and representing Sierra Leone in private-sector diplomacy .
The role’s mandate includes promoting Sierra Leonean products and trade interests abroad, acting as a liaison between foreign investors and government institutions, and advancing broader economic cooperation under President Bio’s administration.
The President’s renewed focus on economic diplomacy comes amid ongoing national efforts to accelerate development goals, expand infrastructure, encourage investment, and bolster the private sector.
