Sierra Leone’s Energy Minister, Kanja Sesay Resigns Over Electricity Crisis

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Naijanews April 27, 2024 8:17 a.m.

Sierra Leone’s Energy Minister, Kanja Sesay Resigns Over Electricity Crisis

According to a statement from the president’s office on Friday, the specific reasons for Sesay’s resignation were not officially disclosed, and the energy ministry did not provide any comment in response to AFP’s request.

Sesay’s resignation coincided with the government’s payment of $18.5 million to Turkish Karpowership and Transco-CLSG group, two power providers to whom Sierra Leone owed a total of $40 million.

Naija Newsunderstands that Sesay’s resignation comes amidst recent disruptions in the country’s electricity supply.

In contrast, despite Nigeria having an installed capacity of 1,938MW and a grid installed capacity of 1,899MW, the country is facing challenges in providing electricity to 85 per cent of its consumers..

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