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Africa-Press – Sierra-Leone. <\/strong><\/span>On the second day of GITEX Africa 2024, Honorable Mr. Ibrahim Sannoh, Sierra Leone\u2019s Deputy Minister of Communication, Technology, and Innovation, underscored the nation\u2019s commitment to advancing digitization.<\/p>\n

Speaking at the prominent tech event, he highlighted the recent approval of a $50 million grant from the World Bank aimed at improving connectivity across Sierra Leone.<\/p>\n

Honorable Sannoh emphasized the significance of GITEX Africa 2024 as a global platform that brings together private sector institutions from around the world.<\/p>\n

He expressed the Sierra Leonean government\u2019s strong commitment to fostering collaboration with the private sector, stressing the importance of building robust links between public and private entities to drive technological innovation and development.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Sierra-Leone<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Sierra-Leone. On the second day of GITEX Africa 2024, Honorable Mr. Ibrahim Sannoh, Sierra Leone\u2019s Deputy Minister of Communication, Technology, and Innovation, underscored the nation\u2019s commitment to advancing digitization. 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