By Mariama Bundu
Hoka Limited, a company engaged in the distribution of vehicles and heavy-duty machinery, has celebrated its first anniversary with a colourful ceremony held at the Bintumani Hotel in Freetown on Saturday, October 17, 2026.
The celebration brought together government officials, senior management and staff of Hoka Limited, business partners, customers and members of the media to mark the company’s first year of operations and service delivery in Sierra Leone.
Speaking at the ceremony, the General Manager of Hoka Limited, Mr. Lee, thanked the company’s customers, partners, suppliers, staff and other stakeholders for their support during its first year.
He said Hoka Limited is a distributor of Sinotruk and Shacman products and is also expanding its operations into agricultural machinery and other sectors.
According to him, the company is committed to providing not only machinery and vehicles but also after-sales services and spare parts to customers.
Mr. Lee said Hoka Limited intends to invest in different sectors, including agriculture, construction and machinery, while providing products and services that meet the needs of its customers.
He described customers as partners of the company and said he had learned a lot about doing business in Sierra Leone since his arrival in the country.
“I love Sierra Leone,” he said, adding that he intends to stay in the country for a long time and may eventually bring his family to Sierra Leone.
The manager representing Sinotruk said the company has expanded its operations in Sierra Leone by establishing a workshop and warranty centre to provide services to customers.
He explained that the establishment of the facilities is aimed at improving after-sales services, including repairs and warranty support for Sinotruk vehicles.
He said the company is committed to supporting customers and ensuring that they receive quality services after purchasing its products.
Meanwhile, the Manager for Shantui assured Hoka Limited of continued support from the company, describing Hoka as one of its dealers.
He said Shantui would continue to provide Hoka Limited with quality products and warranty services, adding that the company would stand behind Hoka and its customers.
The Manager for Weichai also expressed appreciation to Hoka Limited and said his company is ready to collaborate with businesses and customers interested in its products and services.
He noted that the company has established a service station and is involved in several business activities in Sierra Leone.
Giving the vote of thanks, a staff member of Hoka Limited expressed appreciation to government officials, business partners, customers, security personnel, the media and the company’s employees for contributing to the success of the anniversary celebration.
She said the achievements of Hoka Limited during its first year were the result of the continuous efforts and commitment of its staff, partners and customers.
She described the first anniversary not as the end of the company’s first chapter, but as the beginning of greater opportunities for Hoka Limited.
The anniversary celebration also featured an awards ceremony to recognise partners, customers and staff who made meaningful contributions to the company during its first year.
Among those recognised were Mr. Alow, who received the Best Customer Award, while Mr. Abu Thoronka received the Best Staff Award. The Logistics Department was recognised as the Best Department.
The Entrepreneurship Assistant Award was presented to Alimatu Kamara, Ishmael Mulah Bah and Abioseh Conteh.
Awards of recognition for first-year service were presented to Santigie Kamara, Kingsley Odogwu, Dauda I. Kargbo, Ishmael Mulah Bah, Momoh Kamara, Mohamed Momoh Koroma, Alimatu Kamara and Abieoseh Conteh.
Adding to the entertainment, staff members of Hoka Limited performed an anthem composed for the company, creating a lively atmosphere during the celebration.
Hoka Limited provides a range of machinery and vehicles, including pickup vans, dump trucks, fuel tankers, semi-trailers, excavators and agricultural machinery.
The company also highlights its one-year warranty on its machinery products as part of its commitment to customer service and after-sales support.For further information and enquiries, Hoka Limited can be contacted on +232 32 133333 or +232 31 380330.
