SLEWRC and PSRU Convene High-Level Stakeholder Engagement to Review Institutional Structures
*SLEWRC and PSRU Convene High-Level Stakeholder Engagement to Review Institutional Structures* In a strategic move to modernize its operations and enhance regulatory oversight, the Sierra Leone Electricity and Water Regulatory Commission (EWRC), in collaboration with the Public Sector Reform Unit (PSRU), recently concluded a three-day intensive stakeholder engagement. The high-level session, held from April 16th to April 18th, 2026, at the Occasion Resort in Lakka, focused on a comprehensive review of the Commission’s institutional and organizational structures. The initiative forms part of EWRC’s broader commitment under its current leadership to strengthen regulatory frameworks, optimize service delivery, and align its operations with the evolving socio-economic needs of Sierra Leone’s electricity and water sectors. Speaking at the engagement, the Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Commission, Honorable P.K. Lansana (Ing.), described the exercise as a critical turning point for the regulator. “This engagement signals a significant milestone in the reformation of the Commission. Our goal is to rigorously review a wide range of operational layers, including our regulatory frameworks and governance structures, to ensure maximum efficiency and accountability,” Hon. Lansana stated. The collaborative review brought together key sector stakeholders, including representatives from the National Water Resources Management Agency (NWRMA). Highlighting the legal and operational necessity of the exercise, legal and regulatory experts at the event noted that the long-term success of utility regulation hinges on robust compliance mechanisms built through inter-agency cooperation. By restructuring and refining its internal structure, the EWRC aims to cultivate a more resilient, transparent, and predictable regulatory environment. This structural evolution is designed to safeguard consumer rights, incentivize sustainable private sector investment, and drive national growth in alignment with state development priorities.