Sierra Leone News: With over LE 40M…SDS Feeds Muslims in Tonkolili, Lokomasama

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Shandong Steel Mining Company-Sierra Leone Ltd (SDS) has distributed Le40 million worth of food to communities around Tonkolili and Lokomasama. The donation was a demonstration of the company’s commitment to meeting its corporate social responsibility amidst the difficulties facing the industry. Before the transition of Africa Minerals to Shandong Steel, AML provided food and non-food items for Muslims during the Holy Month of Ramadan every year. In preserving that tradition, the three chiefdoms of Kalansogoia, Sambaia Bendugu and Kafe Simiria in the Tonkolilii Districts and the three relocated communities of Freengbeia, Wondugu and Foria have received assorted food items as their Ramadan gifts from SDS. The revitalisation of the venture was done under the leadership of the newly appointed Chairman Yuanquing Liu, who took up office few months ago. Welcoming the delegation from SDS, the Host Paramount Chief, Alimamy Bockarie Yellan Koroma III, expressed satisfaction that SDS has resumed its tradition as things were when there was stability in the market and industry. He acclaimed the cordial relationship that exists between the company and the communities. One of the Chief Islamic Scholars vowed to mobilise all Muslims to continue to pray for the company to succeed in its operations. The Member of Parliament, Hon. Rose Marie Bangura, was thrilled and gratified that SDS kept to its promise of continuous dialogue with the people in the project area. She noted that this was the beginning of a string of opportunities for inhabitants in the mine area. The Head of Cooperate Affairs and Government and Community Relations, Amb. Anthony Navo (Jnr), said, “The Company respects the Mines and Minerals Act. The Company will continue to work within the legal provisions and work with the community people.” According to Navo, the Company is going to intensify its community engagements with the project affected people as that will lead to a better understanding of the status of the project. Announcing the gifts, Navo emphasised the importance of and the need for the Company and community people to maintain a healthy relationship through dialogue. Speaking on behalf of the National Minerals Agency, the Community and Communications Director added that SDS is the only Company that has fully complied in the move towards the implementation of the CDA. The Member of Parliament for Lokomasama Chiefdom, Kombor Kamara, promised the government’s commitment to ensuring that the project succeeds. The Paramount Chief, Baimaro Lamina Angbanthor II, acclaimed the company for its development in his chiefdom and jobs created for the people. He expressed great optimism that there are more benefits coming. The meeting climaxed with the delegation from SDS and community stakeholders breaking fast together and praying. Thursday June 08, 2017.

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