{"id":6077,"date":"2025-05-11T09:29:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-11T09:29:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mcc.gov.sl\/?p=6077"},"modified":"2025-10-24T09:39:09","modified_gmt":"2025-10-24T09:39:09","slug":"makeni-city-council-hosts-public-disclosure-of-proposed-central-market-upgrade-esia-report","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mcc.gov.sl\/index.php\/2025\/05\/11\/makeni-city-council-hosts-public-disclosure-of-proposed-central-market-upgrade-esia-report\/","title":{"rendered":"Makeni City Council Hosts Public Disclosure of Proposed Central Market Upgrade ESIA Report"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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*Communications Unit \u2013 MCC*<\/p>\n\n\n\n

*11th May 2025*<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On Saturday, 10th May 2025, Makeni City Council in partnership with the Resilient Urban Sierra Leone Project (RUSLP) and the Environmental Protection Agency of Sierra Leone (EPA-SL), hosted a public disclosure session for the Draft Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) report concerning the proposed upgrade of the Makeni Central Market. The engagement, held at the Makeni City Council Hall, brought together a broad range of stakeholders, including Paramount Chiefs, members of the Traders Union, and Senior GovernmentOfficials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the session, EPA\u2019s Deputy Director, Solomon George, emphasized the importance of the public disclosure process in ensuring transparency, stakeholder awareness, and community acceptance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cImplementation of this project will involve the demolition of structures and relocation of certain individuals, which may bring discomfort,\u201d Mr. George noted. \u201cHowever, this ESIA report outlines measures to manage these impacts, ensuring a win-win for all parties involved.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paramount Chief Massa Yeli Tham III of Gbanti Chiefdom in Bombali District expressed deep appreciation to the Government of Sierra Leone and its development partner, the World Bank, for supporting the project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMakeni is a city and deserves infrastructure that reflects its status,\u201d he said. \u201cThe completion of this market upgrade will significantly enhance the city\u2019s image and contribute to national economic growth.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He also called for continued engagement with landowners, noting that the market sits on land generously provided by local residents who must be respected and included throughout the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Makeni City Council\u2019s Chief Administrator, Daniel Kpukumu, commended the EPA for its commitment to environmental safety and community wellbeing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe public disclosure of this ESIA report reflects the agency\u2019s transparency and dedication to minimizing hazards,\u201d he stated. \u201cWe are grateful to the Government and our donor partners, particularly the Ministry of Finance and the World Bank, for moving this vital project closer to reality. Our traders and residents are eager to see it completed.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Following the presentation of the draft ESIA report, participants were invited to ask questions and seek clarifications. The session fostered open dialogue, ensuring that environmental and social considerations remain central to the project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To conclude the session, stakeholders and traders were asked to vote on whether to grant a construction license to RUSLP for the market upgrade. In a show of strong support, the majority voted in favor. Traders praised the Council for its leadership and expressed high hopes for a timely and successful project completion.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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