Speaker, Deputy Implement Automated Fuel System to End Power Outages in Parliament

In a decisive move to tackle chronic power outages and alleged fuel mismanagement, Speaker of Parliament Rt. Hon. Segepoh Solomon Thomas, accompanied by Deputy Speaker Hon. Ibrahim Tawa Conteh, conducted an inspection of a newly installed 5,000-liter automated fuel station designed to power Parliament’s generator.

The state-of-the-art system, installed by NP-SL, is directly connected to the generator, a development Speaker Thomas declared as a significant step towards ensuring accountability in fuel consumption and eliminating recurrent issues of fuel shortages.

“For too long, fuel shortages have disrupted Parliamentary operations, with frequent claims of insufficient fuel despite budget allocations. This system will allow us to monitor consumption effectively and uncover any malpractices,” Speaker Thomas stated.

He highlighted instances where Parliament experienced outages due to the absence of fuel, despite assurances from generator staff that fuel had been supplied. This, he said, spurred the leadership’s decision to seek a permanent solution through NP-SL’s installation of the automated system.

The Speaker emphasized that the initiative will not only end disruptions but also reduce the financial burden of unchecked fuel demands, which he said had previously diverted funds meant for other Parliamentary services.

“With this 5,000-liter fuel tank in place, Parliament can now precisely measure fuel usage, detect discrepancies, and take corrective action against any corruption in fuel administration,” Speaker Thomas added.

He confidently declared that under his leadership, the problem of fuel shortages in Parliament had been “permanently buried” and would not resurface.

This initiative marks a significant shift in addressing inefficiencies in Parliament’s power management, with the automated fuel system expected to enhance operational stability and transparency.