More than 740 households in Mokema, Maseru have been electrified as part of fulfilling the commitment of the government to achieve universal access to electricity in Lesotho by 2030.

This was witnessed during the electrification project handover ceremony that was officially held by Prime Minister, Samuel Ntsokoane Matekane on Friday.

The project costed over M22 million and on average each household was electrified at a cost of around M30 000, fully funded by the government of Lesotho.

Additionally, Ramaqhanyane High School, Mokema Primary School, local health centre and local chief office were electrified under the same project.

During the event, the Prime Minister re-emphasized the commitment of the government to ensure speedy service delivery to the people of Lesotho and stressed that electricity is fundamental to economic development.

He highlighted that the government has plans to transform the Lesotho Electricity Company to be a profitable and efficient power utility to fulfill its mandate with diligence.

Speaking at the same occasion, the Minister of Energy, Mr Mohlomi Moleko, stated that the country has attracted independent power producers who will generate electricity locally and minimize heavy electricity imports.

He expressed the need to establish energy fund to mitigate the high cost of electricity units.

The event was also attended by other cabinet ministers, members of parliament, senior government officials, the private sector and the public.