…Hands over Four Irrigated Greenhouses, Perform symbolic harvest of sweet peppers supported by FSRP and Chinese 14th Phase Agro Tech Facility to Njala University
The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Dr. Henry Musa Kpaka, has officially kick-started the Ministry’s 2026 service delivery agenda. Today he engaged students at Njala University, Handed over four irrigated greenhouses, and Chinese 14th Phase agricultural facility to Njala University.
The greenhouses were supported by the World Bank–funded Food System Resilience Program (FSRP) as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen research, innovation, and climate-smart agriculture in support of the Feed Salone initiative.
Handing over the facilities, Dr. Kpaka emphasized government’s commitment to linking research institutions with national food security priorities. “Njala University remains a strategic partner in driving agricultural transformation. These facilities will strengthen practical research, youth skills development, and year-round production to support Feed Salone,” he stated.
During the Symbolic Harvesting of Pepper, he said Feed Salone is not only about rice but we are also investing in Vegetable through FSRP funding. Therefore, he encouraged everyone especially women and youth to view vegetable farming as a short adventure and labour-friendly to earn income and food.
The FSRP Project Manager, Dr. Kepifri Lakoh, noted that the greenhouses are deliberately targeted at women and students to promote inclusive economic growth and nutrition-sensitive education. “This intervention aligns with FSRP’s objective of building resilient food systems. By investing in modern infrastructure at Njala University, we are supporting innovation, technology transfer, and evidence-based solutions for farmers across Sierra Leone,” he said.
Receiving the facilities, the Vice Chancellor of Njala University, expressed appreciation to the Ministry and development partners. “These greenhouses and facilities will significantly enhance our teaching, research, and community outreach, while supporting national agricultural development,” he affirmed.
