Minister Chernor Bah Hosts New Chinese Ambassador, Pushes for Civic Infrastructure Support

The Minister of Information and Civic Education, Chernor M. Bah, on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, hosted the newly appointed Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Sierra Leone, Zhao Yong, during a courtesy visit at his office in the Youyi Building.
Welcoming the ambassador, Minister Bah expressed appreciation for what he described as China’s enduring friendship and consistent support to Sierra Leone. He commended the steady progress made in relations between the two countries and expressed optimism about expanding cooperation in key development areas.
According to the Minister, discussions focused on ongoing and proposed initiatives, including collaboration in capacity building, study tours and investment opportunities. He appealed for China’s support in refurbishing the Miatta Civic Centre and in providing coastal buses to enhance civic engagement programmes across the country.
Minister Bah also highlighted the modernization of the Government Printing Department, a project being undertaken with support from a Chinese private firm, Diming Yimo Printing Company, in partnership with the Government Printer. He said the company is investing five million United States dollars to transform the facility into a modern printing complex.