By Donstance Koroma
In a sector where many locally owned security companies struggle to survive beyond their early years, Angel Security Agency stands out as a beacon of resilience and growth. Since its establishment over 15 years ago, the agency has continued to navigate the challenges of Sierra Leone’s private security industry and maintain a steady upward trajectory.
Unlike several indigenous security firms that have collapsed before their tenth anniversary, Angel Security has weathered economic and institutional storms, steadily building its reputation and client base.
An in-depth review of the agency’s operations including its compliance with key regulatory bodies such as the National Social Security and Insurance Trust (NASSIT) and the Office of National Security (ONS) reveals that Angel Security is in good standing with the institutions responsible for regulating private security operations in Sierra Leone.
This level of compliance and professionalism explains why the agency has managed to retain loyal clients over the years while continuously attracting new ones.
While Angel Security Agency may not yet match the logistical capacity, personnel strength, or service conditions of some foreign-owned security firms operating in Sierra Leone, the signs of progress are evident. The company is steadily advancing toward those benchmarks one client, one milestone at a time.
Speaking to this medium, management of Angel Security and Logistics urged Sierra Leoneans to adopt a more supportive attitude toward locally owned businesses.
Sierra Leoneans often support foreign-owned businesses more than their own, a senior manager remarked, if we don’t support and uplift each other, how can we expect our country to develop development begins with the people.
The management emphasized that for Sierra Leone to progress economically, citizens must prioritize local businesses especially in sectors like security, where capable indigenous companies are already proving their worth.
Despite the challenging financial environment for local businesses characterized by high-interest rates on loans from domestic financial institutions Angel Security continues to thrive. In contrast, many foreign-owned companies benefit from low- or zero-interest loans from international banks and financial backers, giving them a competitive edge in Sierra Leone’s market.
This disparity is further compounded by the tendency of government Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to award security contracts to foreign firms, often overlooking competent local agencies.
This situation raises serious questions about the implementation and effectiveness of Sierra Leone’s Local Content Policy, particularly in the private security sector. As foreign companies continue to dominate lucrative contracts from government bodies, international organizations, embassies, and diplomatic missions, indigenous security firms are left to compete under unfair conditions.
Nevertheless, despite these roadblocks, Angel Security Agency continues its steady growth, the company’s journey is not only a testament to resilience but also a call to action for policymakers, financial institutions, and fellow citizens to create a more supportive environment for homegrown enterprises.
If properly supported, companies like Angel Security can not only compete on a national scale but also emerge as regional leaders in the private security industry.
Copyright –Published in Expo Times News on Monday,28th July, 2025 (ExpoTimes News – Expo Media Group (expomediasl.com)
