AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoJobs & Private Sector: On International Youth Day, Sierra Leone’s 500,000-jobs pledge is being tested by reality: labour leaders say government alone can’t deliver at scale, pointing to a private-sector path and warning that current job creation is far below the target. Agribusiness Jobs: Sierra Leone’s “Feed Salone” gets a 12-month delivery push, with MAFS mapping timelines and tackling bottlenecks like financing, procurement, customs and contractor oversight. Power & Grid Expansion: EDSA announces a planned power interruption (Aug 12–14) to integrate the 108.4MW NANT gas plant, including converting an overhead line to an underground feeder. Renewables Access: Sungrow’s RESPITE solar-plus-storage project is reported as a major national-scale grid connection, aiming to lift electricity access from 16% to 36%. Critical Minerals & EV Charging: ELEKTROS keeps spotlight on Sierra Leone hard-rock lithium and its EV charging patent as investor interest grows. Energy Leadership: EGTC Director General Ing. Milton Gegbai dies in Freetown after a brief illness, a blow to the power sector. Digital Skills & Learning: Edubex expands globally with AI-enabled learning and international university partnerships, adding career-focused programmes. Comms Industry Growth: SLACPRP welcomes a second cohort of members, strengthening Sierra Leone’s PR and communications professional network.
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