Freetown, 20th April 2026 — Sierra Leone has taken a major step toward digital resilience with the commissioning of the new 10-storey headquarters of the National Telecommunications Authority (NatCA), a facility that includes office spaces for both NatCA and the Ministry of Communication, Technology and Innovation (MoCTI), a 200-seat auditorium, and the country’s new National Data Centre.
The modern structure, located at Southridge, IMATT, Freetown, also houses the Network Operations and Regulatory Authority, positioning Sierra Leone to strengthen digital infrastructure, safeguard national data, and improve service delivery.
Speaking at the commissioning, President Julius Maada Bio described the project as a milestone in Sierra Leone’s digital transformation journey. He emphasized that the building was not the achievement of one administration alone, but the product of every leadership that contributed since construction began in 2015.
“Good decisions for Sierra Leone do not belong to individuals, they belong to the people. We chose to complete this project because it serves the national interest,” President Bio said, noting that his government deliberately pushed the project to completion despite global economic challenges.
The President linked the facility to broader national priorities, stressing that digital sovereignty is essential for protecting government information and preserving national dignity. He also acknowledged persistent challenges such as the rural-urban digital divide and high data costs, assuring that government remains engaged with service providers to address these issues.
Minister of Communication, Technology and Innovation, Madam Salima Bah, hailed the commissioning as a landmark achievement, highlighting that 14 out of 16 districts are now connected by fiber. She said co-locating NatCA and MoCTI will enhance coordination, while the data centre will secure government information and strengthen regulatory capacity.
NatCA Director General Amara Brewah underscored the building’s significance, noting its scale and facilities as evidence of institutional continuity. “This building is a testament to national commitment. It belongs to every leadership that contributed to its completion,” he said.
