New Energy Minister Admits 24 Hour Power Not Yet Possible for All Sierra Leoneans

The Minister of Energy, Cyril Arnold Grant, has acknowledged the limitations of Sierra Leone’s current power system while outlining a pragmatic approach to expanding reliable electricity access nationwide.
Speaking on AYV’s Wake Up Sierra Leone, Minister Grant said that while the government has the technical capacity to provide continuous electricity, it cannot immediately extend 24-hour power supply to all eight million residents.
In a candid assessment, the minister framed the challenge as one of scale and sequencing rather than capability. “We are able to provide 24-hour electricity, but we are not going to be able to provide 24-hour electricity to eight million people in Sierra Leone now,” he said, stressing that nationwide uninterrupted supply will require phased investments and time.