Just days after the conclusion of the Climate Resilience and Energy Transition (CRET 2025) Dialogue, Presidential Initiative Lead on Climate Change, Renewable Energy and Food Security, Dr. Kandeh Kolleh Yumkella, has continued his hands-on leadership approach by visiting the Nant Power Project site at Kissy on Thursday, October 23, 2025.
The visit, which came immediately after the national dialogue, underscored Dr. Kandeh Kolleh Yumkella’s commitment to translating policy discussions into tangible progress on the ground. He was accompanied by his technical team and received a warm welcome from the General Manager of Nant Power, Abu Kamara, who outlined the project’s urgency and strategic importance to Sierra Leone’s energy sector.
Before the inspection began the Health, Safety and Environment Manager, Raji Abdallah, conducted a brief safety session followed by a technical presentation from Chief Engineer, Raphael Akhigbe, who provided an overview of the site layout, engineering designs and project milestones.
At the main construction site, Dr. Kandeh Kolleh Yumkella was guided by the Executive Chairman of Nant Power, Karim Nasser, who explained the progress achieved so far and the company’s plans to commence production in phases. Karim Nasser disclosed that the project aims to generate between 60 and 70 megawatts (MW) of electricity by December 2026, a major boost toward stabilizing the national power grid and supporting industrial growth.
Dr. Kandeh Kolleh Yumkella expressed satisfaction with the pace of work and commended the Nant Power Management for their dedication and transparency. “We are pleased to come here,” he said. “The President did the groundbreaking last year and I will go back to brief him about how far you have gone. I heard your timelines; by March, we will come back and we expect to see those towers rising. The big news is that the first engine will start pumping power of about 60 to 70 MW by December 2026.”
He further emphasized the Government’s focus on accountability, efficiency and progress monitoring within the energy sector adding that projects like Nant Power are essential to Sierra Leone’s broader energy transition goals.
Dr. Kandeh Kolleh Yumkella’s visit exemplifies his “boots on the ground” philosophy, ensuring that national commitments made during dialogues like CRET 2025 are followed by practical, measurable action.
Under the leadership of President Julius Maada Bio, Sierra Leone is advancing steadily toward energy security, with the Nant Power Project emerging as a pivotal initiative to drive industrial growth and enhance livelihoods nationwide.
