Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh, Vice President of the Republic of Sierra Leone, over the weekend, officially opened Archie Family Investments in the diamond-rich town of Tongo Fields in the Lower Bambara Chiefdom in Kenema District and appreciated the effort of the family in their business venture.
The Archie Family Investments have established a modern filling station, multipurpose hall, hotel, and resort. The Second Gentleman expressed his profound delight to witness such development owned by a Sierra Leonean entrepreneur.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, Vice President Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh harped on “the establishment of the National Investment Board was conceived by President Julius Maada Bio,” to set up an office at a high level to address challenges faced by investors.
He said the Board also creates the opportunity for Sierra Leoneans to
own businesses and invest with less hassle in the country. The Vice President stressed that the Archie Family Investments had
changed the face of the diamond-rich town -Tongo Fields, as the investments would now attract many visitors to the township.
VP Juldeh Jalloh emphasized government policies that create the enabling environment for businesses to thrive in the country. According to him, the construction of the road from Mano Junction to Bumpe in Kono District through Tongo Fields would foster many developments that would take place in the diamond-rich town.
He reiterated that such investments would not only attract many people to visit the township and hold events, but it would also serve as a tourist attraction.
