- Presidents Barrow, Sall and Embalo inaugurates OMVG substation
- Project to improve supply for Gambia, Senegal and Guinea Bissau
The Presidents Adama Barrow of the Gambia, Macky Sall of Senegal and Umaro Sissoco Embalò of Guinea Bissau have jointly commissioned the Soma substation, a part of the $700 million OMVG Energy project. The project aims to improve the electricity supply in the member countries.
Speaking at the ceremony, President Barrow said, “I am hopeful that its significance and impact will be positively felt and welcomed within the sub-region. As a result, its successful completion deserves endorsement and commendation in the African continent, and it should serve as a reference point and source of inspiration and emulation.”
While commending his Gambian counterpart, President Macky Sall said, “President Barrow is playing a crucial role in the OMVG project. The interconnection is very important because the electrification will reach both Senegal, Gambia, Guinea, and Guinea Bissau. The relations between Gambia and Senegal, there will be 50 megawatts that will come from Senegal for the development of the Gambia.”
Speaking at the commissioning, President Cissoco Embalo of Guinea Bissau said, “We have to join our efforts and work together for the development and the prosperity of our people. The inauguration of this important energy project is a step in that direction we all continue to work and build peace and stability for all.”
The 225/30 kV Soma substation is one of the 15 substations in a loop of OMVG energy projects that cut across the Gambia, Senegal, Guinea and Guinea Bissau.