NASSIT Partners with Agriculture Ministry to Support Feed Salone Programme

The National Social Security and Insurance Trust (NASSIT) has expressed its willingness to collaborate with the Ministry of Agriculture to support the government's Feed Salone programme. This commitment was made on November 9, 2026, during a meeting between NASSIT Director General Chernor Mamoud Jalloh and Agriculture Minister Dr. Henry Musa Kpaka at the Trust's headquarters in Freetown. The meeting aimed to identify areas where both institutions could work together to advance agricultural development.

During the meeting, Jalloh 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. This collaboration is expected to provide a platform for NASSIT and the Agriculture Ministry to identify areas of mutual interest in advancing agricultural development.

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 Feed Salone programme. The agriculture minister expressed interest in continued discussions to establish a productive working relationship.

The meeting was attended by several high-ranking officials, including 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.

The Feed Salone programme is one of the government's initiatives aimed at improving food security and supporting agricultural development in Sierra Leone. The programme seeks to increase agricultural production, support farmers, and reduce the country's reliance on imported food. The partnership between NASSIT and the Agriculture Ministry is expected to provide additional support for the programme.

NASSIT's involvement in the Feed Salone programme is part of its efforts to support national development initiatives. The Trust has previously supported various development programmes in Sierra Leone, including education, healthcare, and infrastructure development. The partnership with the Agriculture Ministry is expected to further enhance NASSIT's contribution to national development.

The collaboration between NASSIT and the Agriculture Ministry is expected to have a positive impact on agricultural development in Sierra Leone. The partnership will provide an opportunity for both institutions to share expertise, resources, and knowledge to support the Feed Salone programme. Key points of the partnership include:

Key points

• NASSIT and the Agriculture Ministry will collaborate to support the Feed Salone programme.
• The partnership aims to improve agricultural production, support farmers, and increase the sector's contribution to national development.
• The collaboration will provide an opportunity for both institutions to identify areas of mutual interest in advancing agricultural development.