AYV News, April 29, 2026
Sierra Leone has intensified efforts to strengthen its mines and minerals sector, as a high-level delegation embarked on a study tour to Ghana to learn from the country’s established resource governance systems.
The delegation, led by the Public Sector Reform Unit, includes officials from the National Minerals Agency and the Ministry of Mines and Mineral Resources. The visit forms part of Sierra Leone’s broader reform agenda aimed at strengthening institutional capacity and improving oversight within the mining sector.
During the engagement, the Sierra Leonean team held discussions with Ghana’s Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources and the Minerals Commission, focusing on governance frameworks, regulatory systems, and institutional arrangements that have contributed to Ghana’s long-standing success in managing its natural resources.
Officials said the visit builds on recent reforms in Sierra Leone, including the establishment of the National Minerals Agency, which has enhanced regulatory clarity and strengthened the legal framework governing the sector.
Director of PSRU, Sulaiman Phoray-Musa, described the initiative as a critical step toward repositioning the mining sector as a driver of sustainable national development.
“Reform in the mines and minerals sector is not merely an administrative exercise. It is fundamental to transforming our natural resources into a catalyst for inclusive growth,” he said.
He emphasized that improved governance and transparency could boost revenue mobilization, promote responsible mining practices, create jobs, and ensure equitable benefit sharing for citizens.
Also speaking, Chief Director at Ghana’s Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, Innocent Marcus Haligah, outlined the Ministry’s central role in policy development and coordination, noting that while technical agencies handle specialized functions, the Ministry provides strategic oversight.
At the Minerals Commission, the Sierra Leone delegation was briefed on regulatory processes, including licensing, compliance enforcement, and environmental safeguards within Ghana’s mining industry.
Participants expressed confidence that lessons learned from the study tour will support ongoing reforms in Sierra Leone, helping to build more resilient institutions capable of delivering efficient and transparent services.
The visit is expected to inform policy direction and strengthen Sierra Leone’s capacity to leverage its mineral resources for long-term economic growth and improved livelihoods.
