Solidaridad West Africa in Sierra Leone has reinforced its support to the Government’s flagship agricultural programme by donating two fairly used Toyota Land Cruiser vehicles to the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, in a move aimed at strengthening the implementation of the Feed Salone Initiative.
The donation, which was formally handed over during a brief ceremony, is expected to enhance the Ministry’s operational capacity, particularly in reaching farming communities and improving agricultural productivity across the country.
Speaking at the event, Solidaridad’s Country Representative, Andrew Kojo Morrison, underscored the significance of the contribution, noting that it aligns with ongoing efforts to boost food production, create employment opportunities and stimulate economic growth.
“It is in recognition of these efforts that we are handing over these vehicles to support the Ministry’s work under the Feed Salone Initiative, led by the President of Sierra Leone,” Andrew Kojo Morrison stated. “Solidaridad appreciates the strong partnership and the enabling environment provided for our operations in the country.”
He further conveyed the commitment of Solidaridad’s Regional Director, Isaac Gyamfi, reaffirming the organization’s readiness to continue collaborating with the Ministry and other stakeholders in implementing sustainable agricultural programmes aimed at addressing food insecurity nationwide.
Receiving the vehicles on behalf of the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Dr. Musa Henry Kpaka, the Ministry’s Spokesperson and Director of Extension Services, Yayah Mansaray, expressed profound appreciation for the timely support.
He commended Solidaridad for its consistent contributions to strengthening agricultural value chains in Sierra Leone, particularly in key sectors such as cocoa, coffee, oil palm and cashew production, describing the organisation as a reliable and strategic partner in advancing the country’s food security agenda.
Yayah Mansaray noted that the addition of the vehicles will significantly improve the Ministry’s field operations, enabling extension workers to effectively reach farmers in remote areas, thereby enhancing productivity and service delivery across farming communities nationwide.
He also called for sustained collaboration between the Government and development partners to ensure long-term impact and the successful realization of the Feed Salone Initiative.
In a related development, Solidaridad earlier this week extended similar support to its local partner, Develop Salone (DESAL), through the donation of a fairly used Toyota Land Cruiser vehicle under the European Union-funded Jobs and Growth Programme.
The support is aimed at expanding outreach to cashew farmers in Northern Sierra Leone under the Sustainable Cashew Agroforestry Value Chain project.
Receiving the vehicle, DESAL’s Executive Director, Alhassan Kemoh Sesay, expressed gratitude for the intervention, noting that it will significantly enhance the organization’s capacity to reach more farmers and deepen its impact at the community level.
“With this support, DESAL will be able to reach many more farmers and make a meaningful impact in their communities,” he stated.
The intervention forms part of the European Union-funded Developing an Inclusive and Sustainable Cashew Agroforestry Value Chain (DISCA-VC) Project, which focuses on strengthening agricultural systems and improving livelihoods through sustainable practices.
Solidaridad continues to demonstrate its commitment to complementing the Government of Sierra Leone’s agricultural development efforts through strategic partnerships and the delivery of impactful, community-driven programmes designed to build resilient value chains and improve livelihoods across the country.
