NASSIT DG Pledges Support For Agriculture Ministry, Vows Stronger Collaboration
The Director General of the National Social Security and Insurance Trust (NASSIT), Mr. Chernor Mamoud Jalloh, has pledged the Trust’s commitment to strengthening collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security to support agricultural development and national economic growth.
Mr. Jalloh made the commitment on Monday, 9th November 2026, when he received the Minister of Agriculture, Dr. Henry Musa Kpaka, and his delegation at NASSIT Headquarters on Walpole Street, Freetown.
Welcoming the Minister and his team, Mr. Jalloh expressed appreciation for the visit, describing the engagement as timely and important in identifying areas of mutual interest and cooperation between the two institutions.
He reaffirmed NASSIT’s readiness to support the Ministry in implementing its development initiatives, noting that the Trust has the capacity and willingness to help translate the Ministry’s proposals and ideas into tangible results.
“This collaboration will be a worthwhile venture, and we are willing to make the most of it,” he assured.
In his remarks, Dr. Kpaka thanked the Director General for receiving him and his delegation, emphasising the Ministry’s continued efforts to transform the agricultural sector and enhance its contribution to Sierra Leone’s national development.
He highlighted several initiatives being pursued by the Ministry to support farmers, boost agricultural productivity and advance the Government’s Feed Salone initiative.
The Minister explained that the engagement with NASSIT’s leadership was part of efforts to explore strategic partnerships that could help advance these objectives.
“I am looking forward to subsequent meetings and a fruitful collaboration so that we can achieve great success,” Dr. Kpaka stated.
The meeting was also attended by the Deputy Minister II of Agriculture, Ing. Bryan Smart-Kanu; NASSIT’s Deputy Director General of Administration and Finance, Mr. Mohamed Orman Bangura; Deputy Director General of Operations, Mr. Edwin M. Kamara; and General Manager of Investments, Mr. Jonathan Lamboi.
The engagement underscores the importance of institutional partnerships in supporting agricultural transformation, strengthening food security and promoting sustainable national development.
