On June 7, 2024, a ceremony was held in the province of Huíla, specifically in the city of Lubango, to hand over the certificate for the de-mined area along the 400 KV electricity transmission line from Huambo to Lubango.
This significant event was attended by the Minister of Energy and Water, João Baptista Borges, the Minister of National Defense, Former Combatants, and Veterans of the Homeland, João Ernesto dos Santos Liberdade, along with the Secretary of State for Energy, Arlindo Carlos, the Vice-Governors of Huíla and Huambo, the representative of the African Development Bank for Angola and São Tomé, and several officials from both ministries, as well as invited guests.
After the certificate handover, Minister João Ernesto dos Santos Liberdade expressed his gratitude to the Ministry of Energy and Water for their dedication, which made this moment possible. He also reflected on the overall significance of the event.
Minister João Baptista Borges, in turn, thanked Minister João Ernesto dos Santos Liberdade for his efforts, which led to the success of the ceremony. He highlighted the critical role that de-mining plays in facilitating the project.
He continued by emphasizing that the main objective is to increase energy capacity to meet the region’s demands. He commended the de-mining efforts, recognizing their importance for the energy sector and their key role in the successful completion of various electrification projects across the country.
João Baptista Borges also mentioned that this project, connecting Huambo and Lubango, will provide employment opportunities for many young people, which he considers a crucial aspect.
A symbolic gesture of presenting a vehicle to the de-mining team on-site was also performed.
It’s important to note that the construction of the 400 kV electricity transmission line between Huambo and Lubango will be divided into two sections, covering a total distance of 343 km.
