Sierra Leone’s President, Dr Julius Maada Bio has appointed Dr. Juliana Mariama Vangahun as Rice Specialist Presidential Initiative for Climate Change Renewable Energy and Food Security.

The appointment was made in line with President Bio’s big five initiative which focus on agriculture. It is to take effect from the date the appointee report for duty.

The said appointee, Dr Vangahun is a plant Breeder and Research Scientist. She hailed from Nongowa, a prominent traditional home in Sierra Leone.