• 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 44 APRM Sierra Leone | Annual Progress Report