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In a groundbreaking move that underscores their commitment to employees’ welfare, Africell Sierra Leone have set a new standard by distributing over 20 acres of land to their longest-serving members.

This initiative is first of its kind in the country which aims to acknowledge and reward the dedicated service of individuals who have been playing an integral role to the company’s success.

Located in York Village, Freetown Western Rural, the distributed plots of land serve as a tangible token of appreciation for the diligence and loyalty demonstrated by Africell’s employees over the years.

According to Shadi Gerjawi, the Managing Director of Africell-Sierra Leone, he says the scheme is part of an ongoing effort to invest in the well-being of their workforce.

Shadi Gerjawi elaborated on the initiative, revealing plans to build an ‘Africity’ – a development project that will include a supermarket, solar facilities, and assistance for the design and construction of residential structures on the allotted land. Additionally, eligible employees who have served the company for a minimum of ten years with a commendable track-record will also have access to loans to facilitate their property development endeavours.

Notably, the benefits of this scheme will extend beyond the confines of Freetown as Africell aims to include staff members from Africell’s branches across the provinces.

The company is actively seeking suitable land parcels in various localities to ensure equitable participation in this program.

Highlighting the long-term vision of the initiative, Shadi Gerjawi emphasized that the project is designed as an inheritance scheme, thus ensuring that the legacy of ownership extends to future generations.

In the event of a beneficiary’s passing away, the land and property will be inherited by their next of kin, thus ensuring that Africell’s staff secure lasting legacy for their families.

Grateful beneficiaries expressed their appreciation to Africell-Sierra Leone for the unprecedented gesture, noting that the significance of having the tangible assets to be passed down to their descendants.

The initiative is not only rewarded with loyalty but it also fosters a sense of pride and security among employees thus setting a benchmark for corporate citizenship in Sierra Leone.

As Africell continues to prioritize the well-being of their workforce and initiatives like these underscore the company’s commitment to fostering long-term relationships built on trust, appreciation, and mutual prosperity.