Sierra Leone president inspects major power project

FREETOWN (EME) – President Julius Maada Bio inspected the construction site of the approximately $417 million, 108.4-megawatt Nant Power Plant (a multi-fuel combined-cycle gas turbine facility) in Kissy, Freetown, on October 16, according to a post from State House Media and Communications (@StateHousMedia). Project officials, including CEO Karim Nasser, briefed the president that first power is targeted for 2027; financing involves the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation, the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development, and private developers. Other recent reports and posts noted preparations for a digital population census and the release of former Attorney General Joseph F. Kamara. Commercial and community posts, including from Africell Sierra Leone, also referenced local events such as a planned marathon.