It was a follow-up visit on previous meetings with Sonoco Flour Mill for possibilities to invest in Sierra Leone.

After the visit, SLPA Ag. General Manager, stated that the delegation has identified an ideal location for the construction of a state of art flour mill at the Queen Elizabeth II Quay for exporting flour across the sub-region.

The Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry, Rev. Abraham James Sesay-Jones has inter alia stated that Sonoco Flour Mill has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the government of Sierra Leone.

He added that plans were underway for the establishment of their company’s branch in Freetown.

The commencement of its operations in Sierra Leone would be an addition to the existing flour mill in the country.