Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China, 21 July 2025_ In a major breakthrough for local industry and youth empowerment, All Peoples Congress (APC) Party stalwart, businessman and philanthropist, Sheik Alhaji Mohamed “Omodu” Kamara popularly known as Jagaban, is set to flood the nation with his new brand of commercial motorbikes dubbed “Jagaban Okada.”
The bikes will be assembled locally at a newly proposed factory along the Waterloo-Mammah Highway, marking a significant step toward industrial development in the country.
Jagaban and his high-powered delegation are currently in China finalizing agreements with major suppliers for the importation of motorbike parts. These parts will be used in the local assembly process of the Jagaban Okadas, a move expected to drastically reduce the cost of commercial bikes in the local market.
In a statement to the Jagaban Media Team, Jagaban said, “The price of commercial bikes in Sierra Leone has gone through the roof. We want to make sure that every young person interested in the trade can afford one. That’s why we will be selling them at cost recovery.”
The initiative has been widely welcomed as a strategic response to the rising cost of motorbikes, which serve as a lifeline for many Sierra Leoneans, especially in urban and rural transportation.
Following the end of Sierra Leone’s brutal 11-year civil war—which claimed over 50,000 lives according to a 2002 United Nations report—many young people turned to commercial motorbike riding (Okada) as a form of self-employment and financial stability. Today, the industry supports thousands of youth across the country.
Jagaban, who has long championed youth empowerment and national development, emphasized that this project is not just about business but about giving back.
“This assembly plant is for the people. It will create jobs, support young entrepreneurs, and generate tax revenue for the government,” he said.
The assembly factory is expected to create hundreds of direct and indirect jobs, from mechanics and technicians to administrative staff and distribution agents. More importantly, it signals a new era of industrial innovation in Sierra Leone, where local assembly and branding could soon become the norm.
With the motorbike sector being a key part of the country’s informal economy, the introduction of Jagaban Okadas could bring structure, affordability, and opportunity to countless Sierra Leoneans.
