Vice President Jalloh Holds High-Level Meeting with Ivory Coast to Bolster Sierra Leone’s Electricity Supply

Vice President Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh held a crucial meeting in Freetown today with the Energy Governance Coordination Team and the Minister of Mines, Petroleum, and Energy of Ivory Coast.

The discussions focused on enhancing electricity supply to Sierra Leone, marking a significant step toward stronger regional energy cooperation.

A key topic of the meeting was the finalization of plans to advance the Côte d’Ivoire-Liberia-Sierra Leone-Guinea (CLSG) interconnection project, which aims to improve energy stability across West Africa. Vice President Jalloh emphasized the need for collective efforts to strengthen the West Africa Power Pool (WAPP), a major initiative designed to integrate regional power networks and ensure sustainable energy access.

The discussions addressed challenges in Sierra Leone’s electricity supply chain and explored innovative solutions for long-term energy sustainability. Jalloh highlighted the mutual benefits of improved energy infrastructure, stressing its importance for economic growth and regional development.

Both parties reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing energy cooperation, with the goal of delivering a reliable and sustainable electricity supply to Sierra Leone. This partnership reflects a shared vision for a more resilient, interconnected power network across West Africa.