SLARI and IITA partner to promote food security at World Food Day celebration in Kambia

The Sierra Leone Agricultural Research Institute (SLARI) in partnership with IITA–CGIAR demonstrated the impact of cutting-edge agricultural research and innovation in national food security during this year’s World Food Day celebration, held in Kambia District recently. The two-day national event, themed “Hand in hand for better food and a better future,” brought together farmers, researchers, development partners, and policymakers to display progress under the Feed Salone Initiative.

A defining highlight of the event was the visit of His Excellency, the President, Dr Julius Maada Bio, to the exhibition grounds. Impressed by the remarkable display of improved crop varieties, soil management technologies, and innovative research outputs, the President publicly commended the exceptional work in driving agricultural transformation. “I want to specially thank SLARI and all the partners,” he remarked, as he encouraged the audience to applaud their efforts, adding, “…they have done well.”

The President’s statement met with loud applause from participants at the event, marking a proud moment that recognized the tireless efforts of SLARI and all the partners in supporting national food security and sustainable agricultural growth in Sierra Leone.

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