By Austine Luseni, Communications Specialist,
Ministry of Energy
Tombo Village, Western Rural District – December 8, 2025 – Sierra Leone’s Minister of Energy, Cyril Arnold Grant, has hailed Japan’s continued support for Sierra Leone’s development, describing the extension of the power distribution network along the Freetown Peninsular as a “generous gift” that will transform energy access for thousands of citizens.
Funded by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), the project will install a new 33kv transmission line from the Goderich substation to proposed substations at Tombo and York, significantly boosting capacity and helping Sierra Leone reach its target of 78% energy access by 2030.
Key Highlights
- Communities to benefit: Goderich, Tombo, Sussex, Kerry Town, York, Madina, Black Johnson, and Kent.
- Economic impact: Reliable energy to stimulate growth, support hotels, and create jobs for entrepreneurs.
- Japan’s commitment: JPY 2.89 billion in grant funding to complete the project.
- National vision: Energy expansion tied to Sierra Leone’s Feed Salone agenda and long-term reforms.
“The new line represents a massive leap in transmission capacity capable of sustaining growth and production for the next decade,” – Minister Cyril Arnold Grant
“This project reflects Japan’s commitment to Sierra Leone’s energy expansion drive,” – Dr. Kishore Shankerdas, Representative of the Ambassador of Japan