China to Build Mini Hydro Plant, Schools in Sierra Leone

China’s ambassador to Sierra Leone, Cheng Wenju, said electricity experts will visit Sierra Leone to explore the possibility of developing thermal and mini hydro power stations in the provinces. Briefing media practitioners at the Chinese embassy in Freetown on Tuesday, Ambassador Wenju said discussions were also being held with the Education ministry to introduce the teaching of Chinese in Sierra Leone.

The emphasis of this “is that more Sierra Leoneans will learn more about Chinese culture and come to understand why China is developing so fast.”

He lauded the Sierra Leonean government for promoting effective cooperation with China and promised that there would soon be new developments in several aspects of cooperation.

The year 2007 he said, had proven to be an extraordinary year for Sierra Leone considering the successful elections.

He then also promised that two schools would be built by the Chinese government in the northern province and Freetown respectively, as well as the commencement of a 100-bed hospital with an anti-malaria center in the capital.

Source African Press Agency

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