Sierra Leone has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with China for the delivery of 1,000 electric buses to boost the local transportation industry and ease pressure on public servants.
The MoU was signed between the Ministry of Public Administration and Political Affairs (MoPAPA) of Sierra Leone and the Economic and Commercial Counseling Center of Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China (ECCE-G).
It was signed by Hon. Amara Kallon, Minister of MoPAPA, and Mr. Ho Jun Long, Vice Representative of ECCE-G.
In his remarks, Minister Amara Kallon expressed gratitude for the initiative, describing it as a transformational housing and electric vehicle project that will provide incentives and improve the welfare of civil servants.
He further disclosed plans to collaborate with the Ministry of Transport and Aviation, the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Country Planning, and other relevant ministries to finalize arrangements.
He also stated that a dedicated team will travel to China in due course to sign the main agreement for the project’s implementation.
The electric vehicle project is expected to cost USD 200 million, with the vehicles to be delivered over a six-year period.
Source: https://energynewsafrica.com
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