The Ministry of Lands, Housing and Country Planning announces a landmark collaboration with Shelter Afrique.
A $20 million mortgage credit line has been established with Sierra Leone Commercial Bank (SLCB) to expand access to affordable housing finance, while a separate facility will revitalize the Sierra Leone Housing Corporation (SALHOC) to bolster social housing.
Also, the Minister of Lands, Housing and Country Planning, Dr. Turad Senesie, has been appointed by Shelter Afrique as the Chair of the Technical Committee of the ECOWAS Housing Ministers.
This initiative follows extensive engagements between the Ministry and Shelter Afrique, including the Minister’s participation in this year’s Shelter Afrique Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Algeria.
These discussions reflect a shared commitment to expanding housing opportunities and delivering tangible benefits to Sierra Leoneans.
Minister Turad Senesie stated, “Housing for all Sierra Leoneans is a central pillar of our governance agenda. The SLCB mortgage line and SALHOC revitalization translate policy into action, widening access to affordable financing and strengthening social housing for lower- and middle-income families.”
The Ministry emphasizes that these facilities align with a broader housing-for-all objective, leveraging Shelter Afrique’s support and local financial institutions to accelerate delivery of durable, affordable homes nationwide.
