Moa River, it must be noted runs from Guinea through Kailahun, Kenema, Bo, and Pujehun districts into the Atlantic ocean at Sulima forming one of the longest rivers in Sierra Leone. Both Moa and Mano Rivers had provided major transportation for the ferrying of commodities to the sea port at Sulima in what used to be known as Gbeima Chiefdom. Gbeima and Soro were amalgamated in the late 50s into what is now Soro-Gbema Chiefdom. Gbeima Chiefdom was the primary port of entry for both the colonial masters and their surrogate traders trading in Piassava, Cocoa, Palm Kernel, coffee, and kola nuts. These were the main commodities at the time. In return, the traders brought in tobacco, sugar and refined salt. Before then, salt was locally extracted from the ocean. There were illuminating towns with stores all along Moa River to a point in Moala (next to Zimmi Makpei), and along Malee to a point in Waakul (Roberts port) in Cape Mount.

Stories are out there as to while Sulima may have been abandoned although it remains on record as one of the sea ports in Sierra Leone. One story that is told to the natives talks of the area residents engaging the European traders over the disappearances of their youths who were used to ferry the goods in canoes to the off-shore ships for the traders. King Siaka Massaquoi is said to have staged a fight culminating in the sinking of a merchant fleet by setting it on fire by fishermen. This, it is said pushed the traders to temporarily harbour in Shebro Island (Bonthe) from where they made inland into Shenge area and up.

Recent explorations indicate large deposits of oil and other minerals off-shore the ocean around Sulima . Diamonds and associated minerals are said to be in large quantities in the area making the entire Pujehun district next to Kono district. During the NPRC rule, seven separate mining contracts were said to have been negotiated with international investment firms for southern Sierra Leone covering more than 6,037 sq. miles.

If and when the war ends, Sulima stands to be rebuilt with lots of potential for economic growth in Sierra Leone. Lessons learned from previous mining activities are instructive of what needs to be done to avoid costly mistakes. The Pujehun district is in a sense, a virgin area for new economic growth with abundant of sea life, oil, diamonds and associated minerals never being commercially exploited. The past mistakes can be corrected here making it safer for both investors and residents to exploit each other in harmony and respect. But first, democratic and civility must be restored under the elected government.

With beautiful year-round moderate temperature, the Atlantic Ocean, Moa River, and Malee (Mano River) coming together here offer abundant of sea life for sports as well as challenge commercial enterprises.