By Amin Kef (Ranger)
Pee Cee and Sons, one of Sierra Leone’s leading indigenous companies, has once again demonstrated its commitment to national development and cultural preservation through its sponsorship of a landmark exhibition: “Rediscovering Cultural Cooperation: Sierra Leone and Germany in the 1960s and Beyond.” Officially opened on November 7, 2025, at the Sierra Leone National Museum in Freetown, the event drew Government officials, diplomats, historians and cultural enthusiasts eager to explore Sierra Leone’s post-independence cultural diplomacy.
As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, Pee Cee and Sons made a major financial contribution toward the exhibition’s budget, underscoring its consistent support for education, heritage and the arts. The company’s involvement reflects its belief that sustainable development must include preserving the nation’s cultural identity while advancing economic growth.
The exhibition, organized in collaboration with the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Freetown, the Monuments and Relics Commission (MRC) and the National Museum, showcases rare documents, artifacts and photographs that chronicle decades of collaboration between Sierra Leone and Germany. Many of those materials are being displayed publicly for the first time, offering insight into how cultural exchange shaped Sierra Leone’s educational and artistic sectors during the 1960s and 1970s.
Speaking at the opening, Chief Minister, Dr. David Moinina Sengeh, commended Pee Cee and Sons for linking business success with national heritage promotion. He emphasized that such public-private partnerships are vital to advancing the Government’s agenda of strengthening tourism, creativity and education as drivers of national development.
Under the leadership of its Acting Curator and Director, Ms. Josephine Kargbo, the National Museum, managed by the Monuments and Relics Commission, continues to preserve Sierra Leone’s historical legacy. Ms. Josephine Kargbo praised Pee Cee and Sons for its patriotic support, calling the sponsorship a “model of corporate collaboration that safeguards culture while driving economic growth.” She explained that the exhibition aligns with ongoing efforts to use culture and tourism as tools for education, unity and sustainable progress.
Officials from the German Embassy also commended Pee Cee and Sons for its contribution, noting that private sector engagement is essential in promoting cultural diplomacy and fostering mutual understanding between nations.
For decades, Pee Cee and Sons has remained a pillar of entrepreneurship, employment creation and community development in Sierra Leone. Through initiatives such as this sponsorship, the company continues to affirm its role as a socially responsible corporate leader dedicated to preserving the nation’s heritage and promoting pride in its cultural identity.
That evening, the exhibition transformed the National Museum into a vibrant hub of history and partnership; a reminder that national progress thrives when business, Government and citizens unite to protect and celebrate Sierra Leone’s story.