The esteemed Njala University court ( ie the highest decision-making body ) recently hosted a significant meeting with high-powered Egyptian investors to deliberate on potential investment opportunities in the fields of agriculture, forestry, fisheries and marine resources. Present at this pivotal gathering were key stakeholders, including the Sierra Leone Ambassador to Egypt, H.E Sadiq Silla, the Deputy Minister of Fisheries, Hon. Haja Isata Abdulai-Kamara, the Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Forestry, Hon. Theresa Dick, Mr. Sheku Sei, head of Artisanal Fishing and Aquaculture, as well as a delegation from the Ministry of Defense, among other essential personalities.

Notably, the delegation from Njala University was led by the Vice Chancellor, Professor Bashiru Koroma, and consisted of a substantial number of eminent professors and doctors representing various scientific fields of study. The highly anticipated engagement commenced with a detailed presentation by the Egyptian delegation, which was then met with an equally compelling and thought-provoking presentation by Njala University. Though discussions were concise on the side of the visitors, the atmosphere was charged with enthusiasm and optimism.

In a significant move, Professor Bashiru Koroma, on behalf of Njala University Sierra Leone, extended a warm invitation for the transfer of expertise from the Egyptian investors to Njala and the broader Sierra Leone community. Furthermore, the University pledged to allocate thousands of hectares of land for Egyptian investment purposes, demonstrating a concerted effort to facilitate and encourage mutual growth and development.

The Egyptian delegation expressed profound gratitude to the President of Sierra Leone for granting them the opportunity to explore the country and conveyed a commitment to making Sierra Leone their next investment destination. As the sole specialized academy in scientific agriculture and fisheries in Sierra Leone, Njala University is poised to play a crucial role in fostering and sustaining these vital sectors through such strategic collaborations.

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This gathering elicited a palpable sense of excitement and anticipation among the attending professors over the potential investment discussions, underlining the significance of the opportunities at hand. The promising prospects for collaboration and the exchange of expertise between these two entities hold the promise of ushering in a new era of growth and prosperity in Sierra Leone’s agricultural and marine sectors.