NASSIT Moves to Partner Agriculture Ministry on Feed Salone
Alusine Ahmed Kargbo The National Social Security and Insurance Trust (NASSIT) has expressed its willingness to collaborate with the Ministry of Agriculture in supporting agricultural development and initiatives under the government’s Feed Salone programme.
The commitment was made on Monday, Nov. 9, 2026, when NASSIT Director General Chernor Mamoud Jalloh met Agriculture Minister Dr. Henry Musa Kpaka and his delegation at the Trust’s headquarters on Walpole Street in Freetown.
Jalloh said the meeting provided an opportunity for both institutions to identify areas where they could work together. He assured the minister that NASSIT was prepared to support the ministry in turning its development plans into practical outcomes.
He described the proposed partnership as an opportunity for both institutions to make meaningful contributions through cooperation.
Dr. Kpaka said the ministry was pursuing various programmes to improve agricultural production, support farmers and increase the sector’s contribution to national development.
He explained that the engagement with NASSIT was part of efforts to explore additional support for these initiatives, particularly the government’s Feed Salone programme.
The agriculture minister expressed interest in continued discussions, saying further engagements could help both institutions establish a productive working relationship.
The meeting was also attended by Deputy Minister II of Agriculture Ing. Bryan Smart-Kanu; NASSIT Deputy Director General of Administration and Finance Mohamed Orman Bangura; Deputy Director General of Operations Edwin M. Kamara; and General Manager of Investments Jonathan Lamboi.
The proposed collaboration is expected to provide an opportunity for NASSIT and the Agriculture Ministry to identify areas of mutual interest in advancing agricultural development.