The People Behind the Mission

Our Team

A passionate collective of young researchers, advocates, innovators, and strategists committed to transforming Sierra Leone's energy future through knowledge, leadership, and action.

Innovation
Integrity
Collaboration
Excellence
Leadership

Founder & Executive Director

Mohamed Bah — Founder & Executive Director
Founder
Founder & Executive Director

Mohamed Bah

"Turning dialogue into action for a brighter, more sustainable Sierra Leone."

Mohamed Bah is the visionary behind Salone Energy Forum — a platform born from a deep conviction that young people must be active architects of Sierra Leone's energy future, not passive observers. With a background spanning sustainable energy policy, youth leadership, and climate advocacy, Mohamed has built SEF into a credible voice in national and international energy conversations.

Driven by the reality that over 65% of Sierra Leoneans lack access to reliable electricity, Mohamed recognised the urgent need for a structured youth-led response that bridges research, policy dialogue, and ground-level implementation. Under his leadership, Salone Energy Forum has established partnerships with leading academic institutions and international organisations, and positioned young Sierra Leoneans at the forefront of climate negotiations.

Mohamed is a firm believer in evidence-based advocacy and the power of collaboration — working across government, civil society, academia, and the private sector to create durable change. His work continues to inspire a new generation of energy champions across West Africa.

Research & Policy

Policy & Research Team

Our policy and research leads produce rigorous analysis, policy briefs, and advocacy materials that inform decision-making at national and international levels.

Foday Kabia
Policy & Research Lead
Foday Kabia

Foday leads SEF's policy research portfolio, specialising in energy access financing and regulatory frameworks. He brings rigorous analytical skills and a deep understanding of Sierra Leone's energy governance landscape to every project.

His work focuses on translating complex policy data into actionable recommendations for government stakeholders and development partners, ensuring that research outputs have real-world impact.

Musa Kabia
Policy & Research Lead
Musa Kabia

Musa focuses on renewable energy policy analysis, with particular expertise in rural electrification strategies and off-grid energy solutions for Sierra Leone's underserved communities.

He plays a key role in SEF's engagement with international climate processes, contributing research that elevates Sierra Leone's energy challenges on the global stage.

Emmanuel Fayia Bongay
Policy & Research Lead
Emmanuel Fayia Bongay

Emmanuel brings expertise in climate policy and sustainable development to SEF's research agenda. His work bridges the gap between energy access challenges and broader climate justice frameworks.

He is a strong advocate for integrating gender and social equity considerations into Sierra Leone's national energy planning processes.

Mohamed Bella Jagitay
Policy & Research Lead
Mohamed Bella Jagitay

Mohamed Bella specialises in energy innovation research, exploring the role of digital technologies, smart grids, and decentralised energy systems in transforming Sierra Leone's energy sector.

His research contributes to SEF's growing body of work on energy financing and technology deployment strategies for the country's most remote regions.

Operations & Comms

Operations & Communications

The team that keeps Salone Energy Forum running — managing programmes, partnerships, digital presence, and stakeholder communications.

Mohamed Dauda Kamara
Communications Lead
Mohamed Dauda Kamara

Mohamed Dauda manages SEF's communications strategy, brand voice, and stakeholder messaging. He ensures that the forum's work reaches the right audiences — from policymakers to grassroots communities — with clarity and impact.

With a background in strategic communication and media engagement, he drives SEF's growing digital presence and manages external relations with media partners and civil society organisations.

Lois Lubanya Josiah
Operations Lead
Lois Lubanya Josiah

Lois oversees SEF's day-to-day operational functions, ensuring that programmes run smoothly, resources are well managed, and the team's strategic priorities are effectively executed.

Her experience in project management and organisational development has been instrumental in scaling SEF's activities and building durable institutional systems for growth.

Alpha Ilyassa Bah
Web & Digital Manager
Alpha Ilyassa Bah

Alpha leads SEF's digital infrastructure, managing the organisation's web presence, data platforms, and technology tools that power the forum's research and outreach efforts.

With expertise in web development and digital design, Alpha ensures that Salone Energy Forum's digital presence reflects the professionalism and ambition of the organisation's mission.

Data & Community

Data & Community Engagement

Our data and community teams translate numbers into narratives and ensure SEF's work reaches and empowers communities across Sierra Leone.

Kadijatu Kamara
Data & Insights Analyst
Kadijatu Kamara

Kadijatu manages SEF's data analytics work, transforming raw energy access data into clear, actionable insights that inform the organisation's research reports and advocacy strategies.

She has a strong background in quantitative research methods and data visualisation, and plays a key role in developing SEF's dashboards and evidence-based publications.

Ibrahim Thaimu Kamara
Community Engagement Officer
Ibrahim Thaimu Kamara

Ibrahim is SEF's bridge to the communities the organisation serves. He leads outreach initiatives, coordinates with local stakeholders, and ensures that community voices shape SEF's programmes and priorities.

His grassroots experience and deep understanding of rural Sierra Leone give SEF's work a human dimension that enriches every policy recommendation and research output.

Strategic Leadership

Advisory & Strategic Partnership Board

Experienced leaders guiding SEF's strategic direction, partnerships, and institutional development.

Francis Koroma
Advisory & Strategic Partnerships

Francis Koroma

Francis brings extensive experience in strategic partnerships, stakeholder engagement, and institutional development to SEF's advisory board. His expertise in navigating complex multi-stakeholder environments has been invaluable in forging the partnerships that underpin SEF's national and international credibility.

He provides strategic counsel on SEF's long-term positioning, helping the organisation align its work with national development priorities and attract the partnerships and resources needed to scale its impact across Sierra Leone.

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