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Farmers in Bombali District have been empowered by Sierra Leone’s agricultural firm, Sierratec Secure, with nine new modern farm machines aimed at enhancing productivity in Lungi and beyond
The event took place in Lungi Acre, Bombali District, and was attended by various stakeholders, including government officials, private sector representatives, farmer cooperatives, and community leaders.
Supported by a strategic credit facility from the Government of Sierra Leone, specifically through the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, the initiative provides farmers with access to essential farming equipment, which includes high-performance tractors and accessories that are crucial for promoting mechanized farming.
CEO of Sierratec Secure, Sallieu Kanu, expressed his commitment to transforming agricultural practices in Sierra Leone through innovative technology. He stated, “We are proud to support the government’s agricultural transformation agenda through the Feed Salone Initiative,” highlighting the importance of sustainable partnerships for boosting productivity.
The launch introduced nine new tractors, expanding Sierratec’s fleet to a total of fifteen machines. The expansion enhances their capacity to assist farmers in achieving efficiency in their agricultural practices.
Chief N’kolo called for continued government support for Sierratec to help eradicate hunger not only in Bombali District but across the nation.
Representatives from the Sierra Leone Agriculture Research Institute and other agriculture-related agencies commended Sierratec Secure’s commitment to transforming the sector through mechanization and the use of high-quality, high-yield seeds.
In his keynote address, the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Dr. Henry Musa Kpaka, praised the initiative as an exemplary model of public-private collaboration for national development.
He further emphasized that the partnership represents a significant step toward achieving national goals of food self-sufficiency and rural empowerment. “Mechanization is central to unlocking the full potential of the agricultural sector,” Dr. Kpaka stated.
He also humorously referred to Sierratec’s CEO as a “general in agriculture,” highlighting his substantial investment in the sector, contribution to food security, and creation of employment opportunities for many young people.
Farmers and community leaders in attendance welcomed the initiative, acknowledging its potential to reduce labor-intensive farming practices and significantly boost crop yields.
This is what we need in our beloved country. Let’s forget about politics and rebrand our country for the future. Togetherness is the key to every success.