Sierra Leone's President Julius Maada Bio has reiterated his commitment to achieving universal energy access in the country during the inaugural Mission 300 Summit. Held at the Julius Nyerere International Convention Center in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on January 28, 2025, the summit brought together several Heads of State to discuss Africa's energy agenda.
President Bio emphasized the significance of addressing Sub-Saharan Africa's energy needs for the continent's prosperity. He highlighted Sierra Leone’s recent launch of its "Just Energy Transition and Green Growth Plan," which aims to generate 1 gigawatt of power over the next decade. "As a government, we stand ready to collaborate with private investors and development partners to address Sierra Leone’s immediate energy needs," he stated.
He also expressed Sierra Leone’s readiness to meet criteria for joining future cohorts advancing Mission 300's objectives and invited partners and investors to support the country's energy transition efforts.
The summit was opened by Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, President of Tanzania, who noted that it addressed more than just energy access. She spoke about its potential impact on empowering families and reducing poverty while reinforcing Africa's economic transformation goals.
Ajay Banga, President of the World Bank Group, and Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, President of the African Development Bank Group, called on private sector investment in mini-grids as vital for achieving universal energy access. They urged Heads of State to support Mission 300 through collaboration.
Mission 300 is an initiative focused on providing affordable and sustainable energy across Sub-Saharan Africa to drive economic growth and improve livelihoods.
Following President Bio’s participation at a previous Africa Energy Summit, Sierra Leone qualified for a $50 billion initiative aimed at electrifying 300 million Africans by 2030.
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