By Alice A. Kamara
On Friday, 29th May 2026, speaking at the official relaunch of the Government Printing Department, the Vice President of the Republic of Sierra Leone, His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh, delivered a powerful address marking a major milestone in the country’s institutional transformation agenda.
The event, held at the Government Printing Department, New England Ville, brought together government officials, development partners, and stakeholders to witness the unveiling of a modernized national printing institution.
Describing the occasion as a defining national moment, the Vice President stated:
“Today, we are not simply reopening a department, we are restoring national pride. We are modernizing state capacity, and we are demonstrating once again that this government is committed to transforming old institutions into engines of national development.”
The Vice President emphasized that the modernization of the Government Printing Department reflects Government’s broader vision of productivity, innovation, and self-reliance.
“Our vision for Sierra Leone is not a vision of dependency. It is a vision of productivity. It is a vision of innovation. It is a vision of self-reliance.”
The once-declining institution has now been transformed into a modern industrial printing hub through a strategic partnership between the Government of Sierra Leone and the DeMing Group of Companies. The facility now boasts advanced digital and offset printing technology, post-processing systems, exhibition facilities, training spaces, offices, and a state-of-the-art showroom.
According to the Vice President, the project has already attracted over $2 million in investment, with an additional $5 million expected over the next two years.
Highlighting the significance of the transformation, Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh noted that the facility will:
• Reduce Sierra Leone’s dependence on foreign printing services
• Improve the security and integrity of sensitive national documents
• Create jobs and build technical expertise
• Promote the “Made in Sierra Leone” agenda
• Generate revenue and strengthen the national economy
“This institution is now more than a printing press,” the Vice President declared. “It is a vivid realization that institutions can rise again.”
The Vice President further announced Government’s vision for the institution to become financially self-sustaining by the end of 2026.
“Instead of consuming public resources, the Government Printing Department will now contribute taxes, generate revenue, support economic activity, and strengthen our national economy.”
He also commended the Hon. Minister of Information and Civic Education, the Government Printer, the Sierra Leone Embassy in China, and all partners whose efforts made the transformation possible.
The relaunch marks a major step in Government’s agenda to modernize state institutions, diversify the economy, and position Sierra Leone as a regional hub for innovation, industrialization, and world-class printing services.
