The Port Loko District Council recently convened its September monthly sitting, chaired by Councillor Abubakarr Koroma on behalf of Council Chairman Musa Idris Kanu. The meeting, held at the Council Hall on October 1, 2026, brought together councillors to discuss key development activities and challenges affecting communities across the district. The sitting commenced with prayers, introductions, adoption of the agenda, a welcome address, and opening remarks. This platform enabled councillors to raise concerns from their respective communities.
Community concerns raised during the sitting included the construction and condition of local bridges, school development, community health centres, and the impact of flooding, particularly around Gbereh Junction. These issues highlighted the need for collaborative efforts to address the challenges faced by communities in Port Loko District. The council's sitting provided an opportunity for councillors to discuss measures aimed at improving service delivery across the district.
Deputy Chief Administrator Mohamed Mansaray, representing Chief Administrator Arthur Alieu, provided an update on the Council's activities during September. He highlighted several programmes and engagements undertaken during the month, including working with development partners to promote food diversification across Port Loko District under the "Vision 2030" initiative. This initiative aims to improve the availability of locally produced food within the district.
Mansaray also informed councillors that the District Disaster Management Committee had held its first reintroduction meeting, aimed at strengthening coordination on disaster-related issues across the district. Additionally, he disclosed that an assessment on electricity outage and supply, reliability, and need for expansion in rural communities would soon be conducted by MCC. This assessment is expected to identify areas requiring improvement in electricity supply.
The Deputy Chief Administrator further reported that UNOPS and the Ministry of Energy are implementing an ongoing project to provide solar energy to 66 schools and 13 Primary Health Units (PHUs) across the district. This project aims to improve access to energy in educational and healthcare institutions. The council's efforts to collaborate with development partners are geared towards enhancing service delivery.
The council had made its second payment under the Accountable Governance Project, and other activities highlighted included stakeholder engagements and the procurement of chairs and a table for the Council. Sector heads provided updates on activities and developments within their respective areas of responsibility, ensuring councillors were informed about progress in various sectors.
The sitting provided a platform for councillors and Council officials to review ongoing development initiatives, raise community concerns, and discuss measures aimed at improving service delivery across Port Loko District. The meeting demonstrated the council's commitment to addressing community needs and promoting development in the district.
Key points
- The Port Loko District Council's monthly sitting aimed to review development activities and address community concerns.
- The council is working with development partners to promote food diversification under the "Vision 2030" initiative.
- An ongoing project by UNOPS and the Ministry of Energy will provide solar energy to 66 schools and 13 PHUs across the district.
