In his celebratory speech after the country’s biggest win in recent years, President Julius Maada Bio has praised his Vice President, Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh, for his pivotal role in securing a $480 million agreement under the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) funding.

The President revealed that he personally urged Vice President Jalloh to pursue the MCC funds with determination.

“Despite the challenges, I encouraged him to do everything within his power to ensure that Sierra Leone secured this vital funding,” the President stated, adding that VP Jalloh’s successful negotiation of that huge support from the US Government demonstrated his capability and commitment towards Sierra Leone’s development.

He further highlighted that the agreement was a key step towards fostering economic growth and enhancing the quality of life for Sierra Leoneans.