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The National Commission for Social Action (NaCSA) has on Thursday, 27th February, 2025 officially handed over agricultural machinery and business commodities to 1,240 members across 62 beneficiary groups.
The initiative is reportedly aimed at boosting agricultural productivity and enhance economic opportunities in local communities, aligning with the country’s Feed Salone agenda.
During the event, Chief Sadique Kalia welcomed representatives from NaCSA, Apex Bank, State House, and other dignitaries. He expressed gratitude for their presence and stressed that the beneficiaries were dedicated to using the new equipment and commodities effectively.
Commissioner of NaCSA, Ambassador Ernest Mbaimba Ndomahina, highlighted that the initiative showcases the commitment of His Excellency Dr. Julius Maada Bio to international partnerships. He detailed that the project is part of the GIENTRINK (SLCCD) initiative, funded by the Government of Sierra Leone and the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB). This program particularly aims to benefit women in the Nongowa and lower Babara Chiefdoms of Kenema.
Ambassador Ndomahina also mentioned future plans to extend similar initiatives across the country. Additionally, he noted that construction has begun on the Community Court Barry in Largo Jassawabu, aligning with the President’s “Tok and Do” agenda.
Notably, the collaboration between the IsDB and the Government of Sierra Leone have already resulted in several projects, including renewable energy platforms, rural water supply networks, irrigation systems, community resource centers, and the rehabilitation of feeder roads. Recently, 250 kg of hybrid seed rice was distributed to several farming groups in the Kenema and Tonkolili Districts.
Representing the President, Md. Isata Jabbie Kabbah, the Presidential Adviser on Gender, emphasized the government’s commitment to empowering women and developing human capital in Sierra Leone. She urged the beneficiaries to use the resources responsibly, which is crucial for the success of the Feed Salone initiative aimed at achieving food security and community development.
The event brought together a diverse audience, including community beneficiaries, government officials, private sector representatives, and media personnel, all gathered to witness the important milestone for the country’s agricultural sector.
NASCA, NASCA… is one of the unnecessary agencies that should be shot down. An objective assessment of NASCA’s usefulness will reveal it is an unnecessary, useless, do-nothing, and money ‘guzzling’ bureaucracy. It was necessary in the immediate post-war period, when decentralized institutions were being fashioned, but it is not longer useful. It is usurping the functions of the local councils (examples, district councils, chiefdom councils etc), which are in the forefront of rural development. All NASCA does is direct delivery of free stuff; which does not and will never facilitate change or bring in development. I wish there someone out there who will listen and take action….