Flagship Projects
Aligned with President Bio's Big Five Game Changers
National Development Plan 2024–2030
President Julius Maada Bio's flagship projects are transforming Sierra Leone. APVIA Ltd aligns its investment portfolio and service delivery with these priorities.
$1.2B+
Total Flagship Investment
5
Game Changer Sectors
7+
Development Partners
2030
Target Completion
Game Changer 01
Feed Salone
Agricultural Transformation
The centrepiece of President Bio's Medium-Term National Development Plan 2024–2030. Feed Salone transforms Sierra Leone from a food-importing to a food-producing nation through mechanisation, irrigation, seed innovation, and agro-processing.
28%→13%
Food insecurity decline
2023–2025 (WFP data)
$45M+
Agribusiness mobilised
Credit, grants & blended finance
30+
New seed varieties released
Rice, cassava & maize by SLARI
270K
Children fed daily
40% locally sourced rice
How APVIA Delivers
- Provide agricultural mechanisation services — tractors, harvesters, and irrigation equipment to smallholder farmers
- Build and operate agro-processing facilities and cold chain logistics across production zones
- Lead supply chain management from farm gate to export markets, reducing post-harvest losses
- Deploy mobile agritech platforms connecting farmers to markets, finance, and extension services
- Partner with international development banks to co-fund agricultural infrastructure projects
Investor Returns
Projected ROI
18–24%
5-year investment horizon
Market Opportunity
$2.1B agricultural GDP
Government Backing
Policy-backed MTNDP 2024–2030
Revenue Stream
Cocoa, Rice, Cashew → EU & ECOWAS
Investment Pipeline
| Project | Value | Location / Scope |
|---|---|---|
| Special Agro-Processing Zone (SAPZ) | $75M | Kambia & Port Loko |
| Livestock & Livelihood Development | $105M | 11 districts, 62,000 households |
| World Bank SAVIG Project | $40M | Rice, maize, onion, cocoa |
| European Investment Bank SME Facility | €10M | Agricultural SMEs |
| UNCDF Blended Finance | €7M | Women & youth agribusiness |
| Tormabum–Gbondapi Irrigation | 5,000 ha | Northern Province |
Game Changer 02
Energy & Solar Infrastructure
Powering Sierra Leone's Green Future
Sierra Leone is investing massively in clean energy — deploying solar minigrids, expanding hydroelectric capacity, and building a national power grid. The goal: 100% electrification by 2040 through renewables and grid expansion.
€34M
SOGREA solar minigrid
25,000 households, 60 communities
40 MW
Newton Solar Plant
Largest solar plant, commissioned 2026
108 MW
Nant Power Plant
Under construction, connecting to grid
100 MW
Bumbuna Hydro target
Doubling capacity with $76M expansion
How APVIA Delivers
- Engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) for solar minigrid and hydroelectric projects
- Supply and installation of power distribution infrastructure across rural and urban areas
- Maintenance and operations management for energy assets post-commissioning
- Import and distribution of solar panels, inverters, battery storage systems, and grid equipment
- Project management and technical advisory for international energy developers entering Sierra Leone
Investor Returns
Projected ROI
20–30%
PPA guaranteed revenue
Market Opportunity
85% electrification gap (only 15% today)
Government Backing
100% universal access target by 2040
Revenue Stream
Carbon credits from clean energy
Investment Pipeline
| Project | Value | Location / Scope |
|---|---|---|
| SOGREA Solar Minigrids | €34M | 60 rural communities |
| Newton Solar Power Plant | 40 MW | Operational 2026 |
| Nant Power Plant | 108 MW | Under construction |
| Bumbuna II Hydro Expansion | $76M | OPEC Fund + BADEA financing |
| Lungi Solar Plant | 10 MW | Nearing completion |
| Moyamba Solar Pilot | 1 MW | 3,000 households connected |
Game Changer 03
Youth Employment Scheme
500,000 Pathways to Dignity by 2030
With over 70% of Sierra Leone's population under 35, YES is the Government's bold response — creating 500,000 new jobs through skills training, entrepreneurship support, agribusiness, and creative industries by 2030.
500K
Jobs target by 2030
Public and private sectors
120K+
New entrants per year
Entering the labour force annually
70%+
Population under 35
Sierra Leone's demographic dividend
$20M
AfDB youth grant
Climate-smart agriculture jobs
How APVIA Delivers
- Create direct employment through construction, mining, and logistics operations — hiring locally first
- Establish apprenticeship and vocational training programmes in partnership with TVET institutions
- Provide mentorship and seed funding for youth-led agribusiness and SME ventures
- Deploy digital skills bootcamps in coding, data analytics, and digital marketing
- Partner with UNDP and World Bank on youth employment and entrepreneurship initiatives
Investor Returns
Projected ROI
15–22%
Social + financial returns
Market Opportunity
3.2% annual workforce growth
Government Backing
4.5x job multiplier effect
Revenue Stream
SDG 8 aligned — decent work & growth
Investment Pipeline
| Project | Value | Location / Scope |
|---|---|---|
| 500,000 Jobs Programme (YES) | National | Target by 2030 |
| AfDB Youth & Women Grant | $20M | Climate-smart agriculture |
| Youth Employment Portal | Digital | National job matching platform |
| UniPod Sierra Leone | UNDP | Innovation hub, Fourah Bay College |
| Skills Certification Programme | 228 youth | Mechanical, construction, electrical |
| Rural Youth Asset Provision | Fishing boats | Tricycles & start-up grants |
Game Changer 04
Infrastructure & Connectivity
Building the Backbone of a Modern Economy
Infrastructure is the engine of national transformation. Sierra Leone is building roads, bridges, digital systems, and transport networks to connect rural to urban, government to citizen, and the nation to the world.
$1.5B
Lungi Bridge
7km link, Acrow Corporation (USA)
65 km
Bendu Chaa–Bauya Road
Major highway under construction
4
Agricultural bridges
Bonthe, Kenema, Kailahun, Karene
e-Gov
Digital government
Birth, taxes, licences online
How APVIA Delivers
- Execute civil engineering and road construction projects across Sierra Leone's districts
- Provide heavy equipment rental and project logistics for infrastructure development
- Lead import and distribution of construction materials, steel, and building components
- Manage port logistics and customs clearance for international infrastructure contractors
- Deliver telecommunications infrastructure including fibre optic and tower installation
Investor Returns
Projected ROI
12–18%
30–35 year concession
Market Opportunity
$4.2B infrastructure gap
Government Backing
1.5x GDP multiplier per $1 invested
Revenue Stream
Stable long-term cash flow
Investment Pipeline
| Project | Value | Location / Scope |
|---|---|---|
| Lungi Bridge (Acrow Corporation) | $1.15–1.5B | 30-year concession |
| World Bank SAVIG Roads | $40M | Rural road connectivity |
| Bendu Chaa–Bauya Road | 65 km | Under construction |
| EU Oil Palm Roads | Pujehun | Road infrastructure |
| e-Government Portals | National | Digital identity & services |
| Agricultural Bridges | 4 built | Across production districts |
Game Changer 05
Mining & Blue Economy
Harnessing Sierra Leone's Natural Wealth
Sierra Leone sits on some of Africa's richest mineral deposits and has 570km of coastline. The Government is reforming mining governance and building the Blue Economy — the Julius Maada Bio Industrial Fishing Port is the centrepiece.
$55M
Black Johnson Fishing Port
China-aided, 20,000MT/year capacity
3.75M
Marampa iron ore tonnes/yr
$200M+ expansion investment
$230M
Magnetite Processing Plant
12 MTPA in Tonkolili
450K
MT fish stock potential
Sustainable marine resources
How APVIA Delivers
- Provide mining equipment supply, maintenance, and operational support services
- Manage import-export logistics for mineral concentrates, fishing equipment, and maritime supplies
- Lead construction of port facilities, processing plants, and supporting infrastructure
- Operate maritime services including vessel support, fuel supply, and cargo handling
- Develop community benefit programmes aligned with Community Development Agreements
Investor Returns
Projected ROI
25–40%
Commodity-backed returns
Market Opportunity
Iron, Gold, Rutile — world-class deposits
Government Backing
$60M+/yr fish export revenue
Revenue Stream
1% CDA revenue share guaranteed
Investment Pipeline
| Project | Value | Location / Scope |
|---|---|---|
| Julius Maada Bio Fishing Port | $55M | Black Johnson, China grant |
| Marampa Mines Expansion | $200M+ | 3.75M tonnes/year iron ore |
| Magnetite Processing Plant | $230M | Tonkolili, Leone Rock Metal |
| Community Development Fund | $3.7M | Mining-affected communities |
| Blue Economy Framework | National | Strategic action plan |
| Fish Port Infrastructure | 500m | Breakwater, 300K sq.m basin |
Investment Landscape
Combined flagship investment pipeline across all five Game Changer sectors
Feed Salone
$267M+
Energy
$350M+
Youth Employment
$520M+
Infrastructure
$1.6B+
Mining & Blue Economy
$540M+
Combined investment pipeline exceeds $3.2 Billion across all sectors
Invest in Sierra Leone's Future
APVIA Ltd is your gateway to co-investing in President Bio's flagship national projects. We provide project structuring, local expertise, and operational delivery across all five Game Changer sectors.
