December 10, 2021
Sierra Leone’s Vice President His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh has paid a courtesy call on his colleague the Vice President of Ghana, His Excellency Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia.
Speaking during the meeting, Vice President Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh briefed his colleague about his mission in Ghana with the Compact Development Team of Sierra Leone and appreciated him and his government for the hospitality that was accorded them since their arrival.
He said their mission which was to engage Energy utilities in Ghana on a power compact development, currently been undertaken by Sierra Leone has been a success.
The Vice President also informed him about the successful meetings and experience sharing engagements with institutions like the Millenium Development Authority of Ghana(MIDA), Ghana Grid Company Ltd. (GRIDCo), Ministry Of Energy in Ghana and the Energy Commission of Ghana.
He further explained that the attracting investors is key and that in ensuring a country succeeds in that area, the energy industry must be prioritized and given the necessary attention.
Ghana’s Vice President in his remarks, appreciated Vice President Dr. Jalloh and his team for making time for a visit and commended Sierra Leone as a nation and the Compact Development Team for choosing Energy as a compact to be developed.
He assured the team of maximum cooperation and support in putting Sierra Leone’s Compact together adding that he is optimistic of a brighter future and collaboration for both countries.
The Vice President of Sierra Leone was accompanied by High Commissioner Francess Virginia Anderson, Minister of Energy Alhaji Kanja Sesay, Ndeye Koroma of the Sierra Leone Compact Development Team and Joseph Thornton, Head of Chancery of the Sierra Leone High Commission.