The Sierra Leone Local Content Agency (SLLCA) has signed Local Content Plan Implementation Agreements with CESA SL Generation Ltd, trading as Nant Power, and G. Shankerdas & Sons (SL) Limited. These agreements aim to strengthen local participation in business and investment activities in Sierra Leone. The signing ceremony took place on October 30, 2026. The agreements are expected to promote local employment, business participation, and long-term economic benefits.
During the signing ceremony, SLLCA's Director General, Fodeba Daboh, emphasized the need for companies to translate their local content commitments into measurable outcomes. These outcomes include workforce localization, skills development, technology transfer, succession planning, and local procurement. Daboh's statement highlights the importance of tangible results from local content agreements.
Nant Power's General Manager, Abu Kamara, reaffirmed the company's commitment to developing Sierra Leonean expertise and transferring technical knowledge. He disclosed that Nant Power has approximately 670 employees, with 20 percent being women. Additionally, over 40 personnel are involved in training local employees. This commitment to local development is a key aspect of the agreement.
Nant Power aims to build sufficient local capacity to enable Sierra Leoneans to operate the Nant Power plant upon completion of construction. The company's Executive Director, Karim Nasser, also reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening local skills and creating opportunities in the energy sector. This focus on capacity building and skills development is crucial for sustainable economic growth.
G. Shankerdas & Sons' Administration Manager, Arjay Kumar, welcomed the partnership and pledged the company's commitment to meeting its local content obligations. However, Kumar highlighted operational challenges, including unstable electricity supply, shortages of skilled technical personnel, and gaps in computer literacy. Addressing these challenges will be essential for the successful implementation of the agreement.
The agreements between SLLCA, Nant Power, and Shankerdas are expected to strengthen private-sector accountability and expand opportunities for Sierra Leonean workers and businesses. The partnerships will promote skills development and technology transfer, contributing to the country's economic growth. By ensuring that investments translate into greater local employment and business participation, the agreements aim to have a lasting impact.
Through these agreements, the SLLCA seeks to ensure that investments by companies operating in Sierra Leone yield significant local benefits. The Agency's efforts focus on creating a more inclusive and sustainable business environment. By working with companies like Nant Power and Shankerdas, the SLLCA aims to foster long-term economic growth and development in Sierra Leone.
Key points
- The agreements aim to strengthen local participation in business and investment activities in Sierra Leone.
- The partnerships will promote skills development and technology transfer, contributing to the country's economic growth.
- The agreements are expected to strengthen private-sector accountability and expand opportunities for Sierra Leonean workers and businesses.
