{"id":3159,"date":"2026-11-07T16:07:34","date_gmt":"2026-11-07T16:07:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vindicatorslnews.com\/?p=3159"},"modified":"2026-11-07T16:16:37","modified_gmt":"2026-11-07T16:16:37","slug":"hon-zainab-bah-seeks-tourism-investment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vindicatorslnews.com\/?p=3159","title":{"rendered":"Hon. Zainab Bah Seeks Tourism Investment"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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By Abdul Rahman Bah<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hon. Zainab Bah, Member of Parliament representing West Rural District, has called on the Government of Sierra Leone to increase investment in tourism infrastructure, describing the sector as an important driver of employment creation, private-sector investment and economic growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She made the appeal on Wednesday, 4th November 2026, while contributing to the debate on President Julius Maada Bio\u2019s State Opening Address during the Second Allotted Day in the Chamber of Parliament at Tower Hill, Freetown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Hon. Bah emphasised that Sierra Leone possesses significant tourism potential, particularly in the Western Area, where several natural attractions could generate substantial economic benefits if properly developed and supported by government investment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Among the attractions she highlighted were Kent, Banana Island and Wango Waterfall, which she identified as destinations capable of attracting both local and international visitors. However, she stressed that the country’s tourism potential could not be fully realised without the necessary infrastructure and facilities to support visitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She noted that inadequate road networks, unreliable electricity supply, limited access to clean drinking water and poor sanitation facilities remain major challenges affecting the development of tourism destinations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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According to the MP, improving these essential services would not only enhance the experience of tourists but also create opportunities for local communities to participate in economic activities associated with the sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She particularly appealed to President Bio and the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs to prioritise the development of Wango Waterfall, arguing that the attraction could become an important tourism destination if adequate attention and resources were directed towards its improvement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hon. Bah’s intervention highlights the need to move beyond identifying tourism attractions towards developing them into economically viable destinations capable of contributing to national development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tourism has the potential to support several sectors of Sierra Leone’s economy, including transportation, hospitality, agriculture, entertainment and small-scale businesses. Increased visitor activities could create employment opportunities for young people, encourage local entrepreneurship and provide additional income for communities surrounding tourist destinations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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However, achieving these benefits requires coordinated investment in infrastructure, destination management, environmental protection, security and the promotion of Sierra Leone as an attractive tourism destination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Her contribution also comes at a time when the Government is seeking to translate its national development priorities into measurable improvements in the lives of citizens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The appeal by Hon. Bah therefore places renewed attention on the importance of tourism as more than a recreational activity, but as a potential source of sustainable livelihoods and economic opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She urged the Government to give serious consideration to the development of tourism facilities, particularly in the Western Area, where natural attractions could contribute significantly to the country’s economic transformation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Her call reinforces the importance of ensuring that communities benefit directly from tourism development through improved infrastructure, employment and increased commercial activities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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