The Environmental Protection Agency of Sierra Leone (EPA-SL) has officially launched first ever electric mobility strategy, introducing electric three-wheelers in Sierra Leone.

This initiative is part of a broader program, “Supporting Sierra Leone with the Shift to Electric Mobility,” aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing urban mobility and air quality, with support from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).

Speaking at the ceremony, Ibrahim Serry, National President of the Sierra Leone Commercial Tricycle Riders Union (SLCTRU), expressed gratitude to the Ministry of Transportation and Aviation for involving his union in the initiative. He highlighted the importance of electric tricycles, or e-keke, as a modern, user-friendly mode of transportation, emphasizing their potential to create jobs and reduce dependence on fossil fuels.

Dr. Abu Bakar Massaquoi, Executive Chairman of EPA-SL, highlighted the health, economic, and environmental benefits of electric mobility. He explained that replacing polluting two- and three-wheelers with electric alternatives would improve urban air quality, reduce carbon emissions, and mitigate health risks associated with pollution. Additionally, he pointed out that reducing reliance on imported oil would enhance Sierra Leone’s economic resilience and foster entrepreneurship in the electric vehicle sector.

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The launch concluded with the unveiling of the electric three-wheelers fleet and a ceremonial ride through Freetown, signifying the beginning of Sierra Leone’s electric mobility journey.