In a bid to enhance the implementation of the Local Content laws, the Sierra Leone Local Content Agency (SLLCA) on Tuesday, March 10th. 2026 signed the Local Content Partnership Implementation Agreement with the Sierra Rutile Limited and LEOCEM, at the Agency’s conference hall in Freetown.
The signing is part of the statutory requirement as stated in sec. 58(1) of the SLLCA Act 2016. The purpose of this agreement is to ensure that Sierra Rutile and LEOCEM integrate local content laws into their value chains. The Agency has now signed implementation agreement with five companies: CTC Mining (SL) Ltd, Hub Hotel, Roy Global (SL) Ltd. Sierra Rutile Limited, and LEOCEM.
In his opening statement, the Director General of SLLCA, Mr. Fodeba Daboh said that the signing is a critical step in operationalizing the shared visions and commitment. “This agreement formalizes their commitment to embed inclusive and sustainable local content practices into their operations especially when it comes to workforce, procurement, supply and market development, technology transfer, skills transfer and the broader economic contribution.”
DG Daboh commends Sierra Rutile, stating that their company is representing local content because it now Sierra Leonean owned. ”This agreement today, when fully implemented, will definitely ascertain the reality of whether Sierra Rutile is indeed a Sierra Leonean owned as per the Company’s Act,” he said
He said that this agreement provides a structural framework for both companies in terms of reporting on their local content obligations.
He pointed out that the agreement aligns the company’s local content initiatives with national priorities particularly in job creation, enterprise development, and knowledge transfer, among others.
He said this agreement establishes an enforceable road map that promote transparency, accountability, and measureable outcome, noting that it will lead to increase employment and skills development opportunities for the ordinary Sierra Leoneans. “…We strongly encourage Sierra Rutile Ltd and LEOCEM to deliver on this agreement,” he added.
In her statement, the External Affairs Manager of Sierra Leone Limited, Madam Hussinatu Yilla gives a brief background of their company and their operational areas, disclosing that their company is a “living proof” of local content because their company is 100 percent owned by a Sierra Leonean and 97 percent of their staff are Sierra Leoneans.
She disclosed that they are personate about local content and personate on empowering Sierra Leoneans.
Speaking on behalf of Mr. Srikanth Donpudi, the Senior Commercial Manager of LEOCEM, Mr. P.Mohan Siva Prasad, said LEOCEM has 90 percent of Sierra Leonean staff. He assured a full implementation of their local content obligation.
The ceremony was climaxed with the presentation of Certificate of Authorization to the companies valid for three years to operate.
Concluding, the Agency’s Data Analyst, Mr. Augustine Sesay urged them to submit their local content quarterly report, encouraging them to use the Agency’s website skills database to employ Sierra Leoneans to serve in senior management positions.
