Minister of Energy Cyril Arnold Grant has on behalf of the Ministry of Energy yesterday received and welcomed the new Director General of the Electricity Distribution and Supply Authority EDSA (EDSA) at a ceremony held at the Conference Room of the Ministry in Freetown,
He stressed that the new man, George Taylor was taking up duties at a critically important time in EDSA’s reform endeavors.
“George is here, and he is here riding on the crest of a highly respected background. We, at the Ministry of Energy, have looked at his credentials and we are highly impressed.
“We all know that EDSA will go into concession in a few months’ time and we need a Director General who will seize the historical momentum and provide the much needed leadership for the transformation,” he said, adding that George Taylor was coming with a rich background and experience as a banker who had presided over a couple of stunning transformations in sectors and departments he headed.
Mr. Grant went further to say that the new Director General was taking up office at a time when EDSA was beset with a variety of daunting challenges, ranging from employee issues to financial drawbacks.
He spoke about the recruitment procedural niceties and scrutiny that George Taylor had satisfied and or gone through, noting that there have been six Directors General at EDSA since 2018.
“EDSA is one of the biggest companies in the country in terms of its turnover, and we cannot let it roll in the dust or dark without getting proper control, increasing its revenue, and making the lives of its employees better,” he emphasized.
Board Chairman of EDSA, Ing. Andrew Kailie said George Taylor was appropriately interviewed by the Board and was found to be qualified for the job.
He told the new DG to always count on the support of the Board and reminding him of the enormity of the task that lies ahead.
Outgoing Acting Director General of EDSA, Tesman Egbe thanked stakeholders for the support and guidance he enjoyed during his tenure while also highlighting the unprecented gains that manifested under his leadership.
The new Director General George Taylor, was quick to come to terms with the arduous nature of his new task noting that things were not too rosy at the utility.
He, however, assured stakeholders that he will do his utmost best to admirably lead the utility and superintend over reforms.
Mr. Taylor stressed the need for collaboration and mutual respect.
With the energy sector and the Feed Salone agenda being inextricably linked reforms continue in the sector.
