Elba Foundation

Yesterday, we marked the World Day for Safety and Health at Work, and reminded ourselves that safety is not optional — it is a shared responsibility and a critical part of national development.

This is why the proposed Fire Safety Bill matters. It is about protecting lives, strengthening public safety systems, and ensuring that workplaces, public buildings, and communities across Sierra Leone are safer for everyone.

Last week, 98 representatives from public and private institutions, as well as civil society and the media, came together in Freetown for the first stakeholder engagement to help shape the bill. Discussions focused on key issues including the safe transportation and storage of fuel, fire certification for public buildings, and stronger penalties for non-compliance with fire safety laws.

This event was co-organised by National Fire Force and the Elba Foundation, with support from Afrigas, Africell, Aureol Insurance Company, CEMMATS, Marampa Mines Limited, Salone Hidden Gems, and Sierra Leone Insurance Association.

The level of engagement and interest demonstrated one important truth: Sierra Leoneans care deeply about safety, accountability, and responsible citizenship. Collective action will be essential to getting this bill passed and effectively implemented.

The journey continues. We now look ahead to engagements across every region to ensure that all key voices are represented in the development of this important legislation.

With the World Day for Safety and Health at Work still on our minds, we call on the private sector to play its part by prioritizing workplace safety and supporting our fundraising campaign for the passage of the Fire Safety Act. Together, we can build a safer Sierra Leone for all.

Please contact The Elba Foundation at [email protected] or +232 33 156040 to make a donation.

REGISTRATION FOR NATIONAL FIRE FORCE FIRE SAFETY ACT STAKEHOLDERS’ ENGAGEMENT

As part of its efforts to advance the passage of the Fire Safety Act, the National Fire Force will convene its inaugural Multi-Stakeholder Engagement on 22 April 2026.

This engagement aims to bring together representatives from the private sector, professional bodies, business membership organisations, civil society, the media, public sector institutions, development partners, and the informal sector, and interested members of the general public to contribute to and help shape the Fire Safety Act.

Interested participants are kindly requested to register by completing the form provided at the link below.

https://forms.gle/k6U81jXmvMRsKwvT7

This event is supported by The Elba Foundation and Africell.

For further information, please contact us at [email protected] or via WhatsApp on +232 33-156040.

National Fire Force - Fire Safety Act Stakeholder Engagement As part of its efforts to advance the passage of the Fire Safety Act, the National Fire Force will convene its inaugural Multi-Stakeholder Engagement on 22 April 2026. This engagement aims to bring together representatives from the private sector, professional bodies, business membership organisatio...