Dr Abdul Rahim Jalloh, the newly appointed deputy Energy Minister II, has informed Members of the Parliamentary Appointment Committee that eight transformers had been vandalized in Kabala town.

Minister Jalloh said that electricity theft is one area that has disrupted the electricity generation in the country. Dr Jalloh, however, urged all Sierra Leoneans to be “watchdogs of all electricity installations in their various communities.”

Dr Jalloh made his submissions when answering questions during the vetting at the Committee Room One in Parliament.

“In Kabala I told my people that any community that destroys any electricity transformers that community will remain without electricity,” he said.

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Furthermore, Minister Jalloh said people should take the responsibility to safeguard electricity items in their various communities, stating that if they fail to protect them, they will not receive any electricity.

Making his submissions during the vetting process, the MP from Koinadugu District, who doubles as the deputy opposition leader in parliament, Hon Daniel Koroma, highlighted the serious problems evident in the electricity sector.

He asked the newly appointed deputy minister II how he intends to resolve that differently.

“How can you ensure that the electricity theft is curtailed in the country?” he asked.

The MP urged the deputy minister, if approved to connect the CLSG project to Kabala so that the district will enjoy a 24-hour electricity supply.

Also, Emerson Lamina MP from Kono thanked Dr Jalloh for his selfless effort in pushing the development of Sierra Leone.

Hon Lamina said Kono District is currently enjoying 24-hour electricity in Koidu City, which, he said, has broadened the scope for more developments in the district.

He urged the minister to work in a team spirit and to light up other remote communities.