12th January, 2021

Today, the National Director of NGO Affairs, within the Ministry of Planning and Economic Development, Eric Masallay, joined the World Vision International to conduct field monitoring visits for the on-going Sustainable Water Project in the East of Freetown.

The site visit was to inspect the constructed and ongoing construction of the solar panel boreholes in three (3) separate communities in Ward 402 (Calaba Town), Ward 399 (Upper Allen Town) and Kissy. The visit was to also engage communities on the importance of the project. The construction of the boreholes would target over 6000 beneficiaries in schools, markets, hospitals and communities in each of the wards.

Speaking on the visit, The National Director, Eric Masallay, said the essence of the exercise was to monitor the installation of the water facilities in the communities, which was a key factor in addressing the water crises in those parts of Freetown. He said, as a government their role is to identify the needs of the people and attract partners, like the World Vision, to complement the efforts of the government.

Mr. Masallay advised World Vision to ensure that a management committee is established and well trained in administering and maintaining the project. He encouraged World Vision to replicate this project in other communities, using the same model.

In her statement, the Acting Country Director, World Vision International, Grace Kargbo thanked the team from MoPED for visiting the sites. She also said as an organization, they would continue to complement government efforts, through their various intervention programs in the country. She admonished the community members to ensure that there is sustainability of these projects, as the model used is a unique one.

The exercise was concluded with a tour of the facilities to ensure that they meet the standards set by government.

Credit: MoPED COMMS TEAM
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