Kissy, NANT POWER project site, Freetown, Thursday, October 23 2025 | Just two days after the successful conclusion of the Climate Resilience and Energy Transition (CRET 2025) Dialogue, Dr. Kandeh Kolleh Yumkella wasted no time returning to fieldwork. The Presidential Initiative Lead on Climate Change, Renewable Energy and Food Security and the Energy Sector Lead visited the Nant Power Project site in Kissy, demonstrating his hallmark commitment to follow-through and results-oriented leadership.
On arrival, Dr. Yumkella and his team were warmly received by the General Manager of Nant Power, Mr. Abu Kamara who gave a brief talk on the urgency and importance of the project. The Health Safety and Environment Manager, Raji Abdallah provided a short safety briefing before the site visit began. 
Prior to proceeding to the main installation, Chief Engineer Raphael Akhigbe presented a detailed overview of the site plan, outlining technical specifications and project milestones.
At the main construction area, the Executive Chairman of Nant Power, Mr. Karim Nasser, personally guided Dr. Yumkella through the facility, explaining the project’s progress, expected power generation capacity, and steps made so far to meet timelines. 
Mr. Nasser highlighted the company’s commitment to delivering reliable energy to Sierra Leone and projected that production will commence in phases, targeting a 60 to 70 MW output by December 2026.
Dr. Yumkella expressed his satisfaction with the progress on site and commended the Nant Power team for their dedication and transparency. “We are pleased to come here,” he said. 
“The President did the groundbreaking last year, and I will go back to brief him about how far you have gone. I heard your timelines; by March, we will come back, and we expect to see those towers rising. The big news is that the first engine will start pumping power of about 60 to 70 MW by December 2026.” He continued.
The visit emphasizes Dr. Yumkella’s hands-on approach to ensuring the implementation of Sierra Leone’s energy transition agenda and his continued focus on turning dialogue into tangible results.
Gassimu S. Fofana, Communication and Outreach Manager, Presidential Initiative on Climate Change, Renewable Energy and Food Security (PI-CREF) Phone: +23278401830
