Leone Rock Metal Group (LRMG), the leading mining company in Sierra Leone, officially commissioned the Aberdeen-Lumley solar electrification project yesterday.
It is worth mentioning that two month ago, the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, along with the National Tourist Board, appealed to LRMG for support in providing solar power to beautify the Aberdeen-Lumley Beach and its surroundings.
Addressing the gathering during the commissioning ceremony, Fatmata Mida Carew, the General Manager of the National Tourist Board, expressed gratitude to LRMG for their timely donation, especially during a month focused on celebrating creating & innovation within the Ministry and the Board. She emphasized the desire to elevate the Aberdeen-Lumley Beach to international standards.
In his remarks, Hon. Mohamed Sheriff Rahman-Coker, Member of Parliament for the Aberdeen Community in the Western Urban district, highlighted the significance of the solar electrification project for the community, which thrives on entertainment, fishing, tourism, and culture. He commended LRMG for fulfilling the Ministry and National Tourist Board’s request, praising the company’s notable Corporate Social Responsibility efforts across the country.
Dauda Sillah, Deputy Admin Director of LRMG, emphasized that the solar electrification project reflects the company’s commitment to complementing government efforts and supporting Sierra Leoneans. He affirmed LRMG’s dedication to fostering stronger ties with the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs and the National Tourist Board.
The Deputy Admin Director emphasized that the company’s primary focus remains on beautifying the beach through the solar electrification project by supporting the Ministry of Tourism and the National Tourist Board. He mentioned that LRMG operational areas are Kingho Mining Company in Tonkolili and Kingho Railway & Port in Pepel, Port Loko District, reaffirming that the company’s core focus is on mining activities.
During his keynote address, Kwame Yankson, Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, underscored the importance of the initiative to electrify the Aberdeen-Lumley Beach in attracting tourists and investors. He highlighted the project’s role in the Domestic Tourism Campaign and appealed to LRMG to install a portion of the solar electrification at the Aberdeen roundabout, in addition to those at the beach.
The ceremony concluded with a symbolic turning of sod.
PR & Media Team
