{"id":47781,"date":"2025-07-16T15:33:45","date_gmt":"2025-07-16T15:33:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/sierra-leone\/all-news\/chernor-bah-signs-5m-deal-to-modernize-printing-press"},"modified":"2025-07-16T15:44:02","modified_gmt":"2025-07-16T15:44:02","slug":"chernor-bah-signs-5m-deal-to-modernize-printing-press","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/sierra-leone\/all-news\/chernor-bah-signs-5m-deal-to-modernize-printing-press","title":{"rendered":"Chernor Bah Signs $5M Deal to Modernize Printing Press"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Sierra-Leone. <\/strong><\/span>Hon. Chernor Bah, Minister of Information and Civic Education, has signed a transformative $5 million agreement with China\u2019s Diming Yimo Printing Company to modernize the Government Printing Press.<\/p>\n

This important deal aims to modernized Sierra Leone\u2019s printing industry, turning it into a digitally driven hub for national and regional services.<\/p>\n

The Memorandum of Understanding, finalized during Minister Bah\u2019s official visit to Beijing, marks a significant step in upgrading public infrastructure and improving state printing services. Diming Yimo will provide state of the art equipment, dispatch technical experts for staff training, and assist in establishing a national printing training institute.<\/p>\n

Mr. Qing Shuang Meng, Chairman of Diming Yimo, announced that the project is expected to be operational within three months, aiming to position Sierra Leone as a regional powerhouse for high-quality print production. \u201cThis is not just another printing facility,\u201d he stated, emphasizing the company\u2019s commitment to setting new standards in West Africa.<\/p>\n

Minister Bah described the partnership as a strategic milestone in fulfilling President Julius Maada Bio\u2019s vision for digital transformation and industrial growth. \u201cThis groundbreaking deal will help us bring Sierra Leone\u2019s printing industry into the 21st century,\u201d he remarked, highlighting its potential to meet local needs and increase government revenue.<\/p>\n

The Minister was accompanied by Sierra Leone\u2019s Ambassador to China, Dr. Abu Bakarr Karim, Government Printer Mr. Salifu Suma, and Permanent Secretary Mr. Andrew Kamara. During their visit, the delegation toured Diming Yimo\u2019s advanced printing facility, reinforcing their confidence in the partnership\u2019s ability to bring meaningful change.<\/p>\n

Following the MoU signing, the delegation visited the Beijing Institute of Graphics and Communication (BIGC), where Minister Bah proposed a collaboration involving BIGC, the Government of Sierra Leone, and local universities. This initiative opens the door for future partnerships focused on education and technical training.<\/p>\n

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