• Linked with the Republic of Liberia through Pujehun
in the South
• Inaugurated the construction of another strategic
and major road – the Moyamba Junction – Moyamba Town
• Four bridges project of Magbele, Mabang,
Gbangbama and Moyamba
• • Widen to four lanes the Wellington – Masiaka
Highway which will be tolled as part of the loan
repayment arrangement.
• A new 11 meters wide bridge will also be constructed at Orogu, with structural strengthening of
the existing Orogu Bridge
Sierra Leone Wins Record Breaking $25,000
Renewable Energy Grant Project
Makali, Port Loko and Charlotte.The first phase of
Barefoot Women Solar Project has created impact
in the rural areas across the country. The Barefoot
Women Solar College itself is situated at Konta
Line, Newton in the Western Rural Area District.
Though run and headed by women who cannot
read and write, the rural people have applauded
the college for a job well done in handling the
solar units. This support is also buttressed through
few documentaries and news bulletins produced
by educated associates of the Solar College. With
limited resources and equipment, the college has
supported government in its current Agenda for
Prosperity in providing electricity supply through
domestic solar units for the rural people across the
country.
3.5.12. Improving Information and Communications Technology (ICT)
The landing of the ACE fibre optic cable in the country
has created significant potential for expansion in every
sector from health, education, agriculture and other related growth sectors.
OBJECTIVE 5: Progress towards gender equality in
all critical areas of concerns, including equal access to
education for girls at all levels
3.5.13. Enhancing the girl-child education
Girl-Child’s fees are fees are being paid by the Government and they also receive free of cost teaching
and learning materials, uniforms and games tunics.
Grafton and
Jui Road.
3.5.11. Promoting efficient road networks
and infrastructural development
Government has also been engaged in sustaining its
massive national road construction and rehabilitation
programme in the country. The outcome of the infrastructural development has changed the face of our
town and cities. Current roads development has resulted in the following:
• Linked Sierra Leone with the Republic of Guinea
through the Kambia-Pamlap International highway
in the North
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