Introducing Mr. Mustapha Njie: Private Sector Keynote at SLDIC 2026 London

The Sierra Leone Diaspora Investment Conference (SLDIC) 2026 in London is proud to announce Mustapha Njie—founder and CEO of TAF Africa Global—as the opening day keynote speaker.

With over 50 years of hands-on experience across the construction and real estate value chain, Mr. Njie brings unparalleled expertise to the conference. Since establishing TAF Africa Global in 1990, he has expanded the company’s footprint across ten African nations, including dominant market positions in The Gambia, Sierra Leone, and Nigeria. His leadership is defined by a deep commitment to innovation, pan-Africanism, and resilient growth.

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The Legacy of Mustapha Njie

For Mr. Njie, every project is a testament to his vision of building one million homes by 2063 and creating lasting impact.

Key Accomplishments:

Government Infrastructure: Designed, built, and furnished 52 African Union Presidential villas in The Gambia in a record four months.
Housing Development: Delivered 210 low-income housing units in Yundum, The Gambia; 600 middle-to-high income homes at Brufut Gardens, The Gambia 5,000 affordable homes in Gunjur, The Gambia known as TAF City; 1,000 affordable luxury homes at the RIVTAF Golf Estate in Port Harcourt, Nigeria and currently developing 20,000 affordable homes in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, known as the Greater TAF City
Sierra Leone Investment: Currently spearheading the TAF Salone Micro City, an ambitious public-private partnership project aimed at delivering 5,000 homes—representing one of the largest private housing investments in the country.

A house model built in TAF Salone Microcity

Awards and Recognition:

Africa Housing Awards: Affordable Housing Company of the Year (2024 & 2025)
PEGASUS UK Award of Excellence: Delivering Quality Affordable Housing Projects (2025)
Member of The Republic of The Gambia (MRG)
Recipient of the European Council for Global Business for Quality Award and the ECOWAS Honourable Businessman of the Year Award.

Beyond his development work, Mr. Njie is a dedicated philanthropist. Through the TAF Africa Foundation, he empowers youth and women, fostering entrepreneurship and leadership development via initiatives like TAFCON, the TAF Training Institute, and the TAF Leadership Academy. He is a frequent contributor to global platforms, including the Harvard Business School and Wharton Africa Business Conferences.

A house model built in TAF Salone Microcity

Join Us in London

The SLDIC 2026 London event is a unique opportunity to engage with Sierra Leonean cabinet members, global investors, and diaspora professionals driving the nation’s growth.

To hear from a business leader who is actively investing capital, experience, and confidence into Sierra Leone’s future, join us at the InterContinental Hotel Park Lane on June 19th–20th, 2026.