Transmission network project inaugurated in Seychelles
SFD CEO Sultan Al-Marshad and Seychelles government officials inaugurate the 33 KV Transmission Network Project. Photo: AETOSWire.
In Seychelles, the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) has officially inaugurated the 33kv Transmission Network of the South Mahe Island Project.
The smallest country in Africa, the Seychelles is an archipelago of 115 islands.
The transmission project aims to enhance the electricity network in the southern region of South Mahe Island.
The Saudi Fund for Development, a Saudi Arabian government agency, supported the project with $20 million.
The fund’s chief executive officer, H.E. Sultan Al-Marshad, officially inaugurated the project, which will also promote economic activities in key sectors.
The project’s significance, according to the Saudi fund in a release, lies in its potential to provide affordable electricity to households and businesses in South Mahe, stimulating economic growth and job creation.
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Said Seychelles’ minister of agriculture, climate change and environment, Flavien P Joubert: “We are grateful to the SFD for their generous support in funding this project.
“Their contribution has been instrumental in modernising our electricity infrastructure and improving the reliability and efficiency of our electricity transmission and distribution network.
“We look forward to continuing our partnership with international development funds as we work towards our goal of providing Seychelles with a more sustainable and prosperous future.”
This initiative aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, specifically SDG 7, which seeks to achieve universal access to affordable, sustainable, and modern energy sources.
Added CEO of the Saudi Fund for Development, H.E. Sultan Al-Marshad: “This project aligns with SFD’s commitment to supporting sustainable development in developing countries worldwide.
“Electricity is an essential utility for the development of any nation, and we are proud to have contributed towards improving the lives of the people of South Mahe.
“Families, businesses, and individuals now have access to reliable and affordable electricity which will play a major role in ensuring a bright future for South Mahe.”
