The Honourable Vice President Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jallah recently chaired the inaugural meeting of the Millennium Challenge Account (MCA) – Sierra Leone Board of Directors overseeing implementation of the US$480 million Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Energy Compact, describing it as a major step for the country’s power sector.

“Today, I chaired the inaugural meeting of the MCA-Sierra Leone Board of Directors overseeing the $480 million MCC Energy Compact implementation,” Vice President Juldeh Jalloh said.

He expressed excitement about the future of US-Sierra Leone relations and more importantly, the impact the Compact will have on Sierra Leone’s energy sector.

Vice President Juldeh Jalloh noted that the meeting marked “a significant milestone following the adoption of the energy sector roadmap yesterday (23rd January 2026).”

Reacting to the development, the US Embassy in Freetown, Sierra Leone, congratulated the Government of Sierra Leone on what it described as a key milestone in mobilising the MCC Compact.

“Congratulations to the Government of Sierra Leone on a milestone achievement in MCC Compact mobilisation! The MCC Board of Directors had its inaugural meeting and orientation, chaired by VP Juldeh Jalloh, the Embassy said.

It also added that the Board “will help ensure that U.S. investments are used effectively and responsibly, advancing American interests while supporting Sierra Leone’s progress.”