At the Ministry of Information and Civic Education’s weekly press conference, Ndeye Fatu Koroma, National Coordinator of the Sierra Leone Compact Development Unit, underscored the transformative potential of the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Compact.

She highlighted the Compact’s broad-reaching benefits, stating that it will positively impact over 4.6 million Sierra Leoneans, primarily by revolutionizing the country’s energy infrastructure.

Coordinator Koroma emphasized the importance of public awareness and appreciation of the MCC Compact, remarking, “This Compact is for every Sierra Leonean.

It is important that people recognize the achievement of this milestone and understand the tangible benefits it will bring to the entire country.”

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The $480 million funding allocated under the Compact will be a game-changer for Sierra Leone’s energy sector.

She provided further details on how the Compact’s funds will be utilized, with a portion directed toward the Compact Facilitation phase.

This critical 12 to 18-month period will focus on mobilization, laying the foundation for the successful implementation of the Compact.

Ensuring that resources and preparations are in place for the projects will be a key focus during this phase.

A cornerstone of the Compact is its focus on upgrading and expanding the country’s energy infrastructure. Among the notable projects is the Southern Transmission Corridor, which aims to be one of Sierra Leone’s longest transmission lines, stretching from Newton to Pujehun.

This initiative will help connect key agricultural and productive regions, boosting both energy access and economic growth.

The corridor, once completed, will rival the existing Côte d’Ivoire–Liberia–Sierra Leone–Guinea (CLSG) transmission line.

In her closing remarks, Coordinator Koroma highlighted the additional benefits of the Compact, including job creation for local communities and economic stimulation.

The initiative is also expected to attract further investments from development partners and the private sector, amplifying its long-term impact on Sierra Leone’s growth and development.