Three Days of Direct Engagement in Freetown

The second GO-FOR-GOLD delegation brought over 30 participants to Freetown – new citizens, prospective applicants, and Official Partners, for an intensive three-day program of meetings with Sierra Leone’s decision makers.

Direct Access to Key Stakeholders

Delegates met directly with the Chief Immigration Officer, the Office of the President’s Special Projects Delivery Unit, and senior leadership across banking, finance, and private sector development. Meetings focused on investment readiness, immigration infrastructure, and what participation in Sierra Leone’s long-term economic vision actually involves.

Partnership in Practice

Delegates discussed current opportunities, future development plans, and what citizenship through partnership means in practice—not just in theory.

The delegation demonstrated something increasingly rare: a government willing to open its doors and answer detailed questions about policy execution, investment protection, and business realities.

The government understands that serious investors need more than a passport – they need to understand the environment they’re entering, meet the people making decisions, and see whether the country’s direction aligns with their own goals.

These delegations aren’t marketing exercises. They’re due diligence opportunities that work both ways. Participants evaluate Sierra Leone’s investment landscape and government commitment. Government officials assess whether the GO-FOR-GOLD program is attracting the calibre of people who can contribute meaningfully to national development.

Why This Matters

The government recognises that attracting serious foreign investment requires transparency and direct engagement. New citizens and investors need to understand the environment they’re entering, the people they’ll work with, and the country’s actual priorities.

Under President Bio’s Vision 2039, Sierra Leone is building toward middle-income country status. The GO-FOR-GOLD program isn’t just processing applications; it’s creating a network of accomplished business owners and entrepreneurs who can contribute meaningfully to that trajectory.

The delegation provided firsthand insight into how Sierra Leone’s government approaches foreign investment and the practical realities of building business relationships in a frontier economy committed to transparent growth.

The GO-FOR-GOLD Club Team

Insights and perspectives from leaders shaping Sierra Leone’s investment future.