Africa-Press – Sierra-Leone. Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio has described 2026 as a decisive “Year of Action,” assuring Sierra Leoneans that his government will focus on delivering visible, everyday improvements in livelihoods, public services, food security, and economic stability.
President Bio noted that while global challenges such as high living costs, climate pressures, and fiscal constraints continue to affect countries worldwide, Sierra Leone has taken difficult but necessary decisions in recent years to stabilise the economy and rebuild institutional confidence.
He further stressed that 2026 will not be a year of empty promises. Still, one of careful decision-making, honesty in governance, and the responsible use of public resources, stressing that national progress depends not only on government action but also on citizenship, integrity, and collective responsibility.
The President reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to food security, job creation, and national self-reliance through increased agricultural production, improved market access, and youth participation in agribusiness.
Also, addressing the political landscape ahead of the 2028 General Elections, the President called on political actors to act responsibly, respect the law, and safeguard peace, while reaffirming his government’s commitment to implementing the Tripartite Agreement reforms to strengthen democratic trust and electoral credibility
In his closing remarks, President Bio urged Sierra Leoneans to remain patient, disciplined, and united, noting that while no nation solves all its problems in one year, steady effort, shared values, and national cohesion remain the pathway to lasting progress.
Bio ended by outlining plans to expand agriculture, fisheries, mining, tourism, renewable energy, and the digital economy, while creating an enabling environment for small and medium-sized Enterprises and credible investors.
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