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The Electricity Distribution and Supply Authority (EDSA), in partnership with the World Bank, has held a Public Disclosure Meeting on the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) and Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) for the Enhancing Sierra Leone Energy Access Project in Pujehun District.
The meeting, held over the weekend at the Pujehun District Council Guest House Hall along Komala Road in Pujehun Town, brought together government officials, project-affected residents, local authorities, women’s groups, civil society actors, the media, and other stakeholders.
It forms part of ongoing consultations aimed at advancing the government’s energy access programme and expanding electricity coverage in underserved communities.
Welcoming participants, Town Chief of Gobaru, Chief Tucker, expressed appreciation for the engagement, describing it as timely and important for local development.
Chairing the event, Mohamed Olu Koroma, Deputy Chairman of the Pujehun District Youth Council, said the meeting reflects efforts to strengthen energy access and improve living conditions in rural communities.
Speaking on behalf of the project team, Augusta Gardi Berewa, Social Safeguard and Gender Specialist attached to the World Bank–supported project at EDSA, said the consultation is part of a nationwide process under the Enhancing Sierra Leone Energy Access Project. She said the initiative aims to improve electricity supply and connect underserved districts to the national grid.
Also speaking, Senesie Fullah, Senior Environmental Management Specialist at EDSA, explained that the project includes the construction of a 42.2-kilometre 33kV transmission line from Busu Barrie to the powerhouse in Gobaru, using steel monopole structures.
Local stakeholder Mary Kaikai, Town Chief of Yonni in Kpanga Chiefdom, welcomed the initiative and thanked EDSA, the World Bank, and the government for efforts to bring sustainable electricity to Pujehun District.
