LEBANESE TYCOONS ON THE LIMELIGHT

By Alhaji Turay

Lebanese business giants in the country, Ahmad H Hashim, commonly known as VIP, Ahmad Mackie, Hisham Mackie, Jamal Shallop and others, have vowed not only to steadfastly continue in their normal businesses, but to embark on expansion of their businesses to boost the country’s economy.

The businessmen disclosed to this medium that many countries around the world are operating with all kinds of foreign investors because, the investors usually help government in employing huge numbers of citizens in such countries.

They maintained that an Investor is an individual that puts money into a business entity for good financial returns. While the main goal of any investor is to minimize risk and maximize return, this works in accordance with someone who may be willing to invest in a risky asset, with the hope of getting profit, not minding much the possibility of the risk, but to give work opportunities to the people.

They furthered that investors’ judicious duty requires them to consider all factors that are relevant to investment returns and act accordingly. In some countries, they said, investors are required by law to consider pursuing sustainability outcomes that can help achieve their financial objectives.

According to public interviews conducted by this medium, the Lebanese business giants are among the most reliable and trusted investors in the country, and that the populace rely on them for business transactions, as they go all the way to cater for the pretty traders.

They are recognized for doing large scale employment and providing opportunities for Sierra Leoneans (both male and female, youths and adults) to make their careers.

Therefore, the likes of Ahmad H. Hashim, commonly known as VIP and others, are serious hard-working investors and philanthropists in Sierra Leone.

Members of the public are calling on government to encourage these investors, as they help ease the burden on the government.