By: Mamajah Jalloh
The Director General of the National Social Security and Insurance Trust (NASSIT), Chernor Mamoud Jalloh, on Monday, 9th November 2026, received the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Dr. Henry Musa Kpaka, and his delegation at the Trust’s headquarters on Walpole Street, Freetown, to explore areas of partnership in advancing the Feed Salone initiative.
Welcoming the Minister and his delegation, Mr. Jalloh described the engagement as timely and important, noting that it provided an opportunity for both institutions to identify areas of mutual interest and cooperation.
He reaffirmed NASSIT’s readiness to support the Ministry in implementing its agricultural development initiatives, emphasizing the Trust’s capacity to help translate the Ministry’s plans and proposals into practical results.
“This collaboration will be a worthwhile venture, and we are willing to make the most of it,” Mr. Jalloh stated.
In his remarks, Dr. Kpaka thanked the NASSIT Director General for receiving him and his delegation, noting that the Ministry continues to pursue initiatives aimed at transforming the agricultural sector and strengthening its contribution to national development.
He explained that the Ministry has been implementing various programmes to support farmers and advance the government’s Feed Salone initiative, adding that the engagement with NASSIT was intended to explore opportunities for institutional collaboration in achieving these objectives.
Dr. Kpaka expressed optimism about the proposed partnership and looked forward to further engagements that would lead to meaningful cooperation and tangible results.
“I am looking forward to subsequent meetings and a fruitful collaboration so that we can achieve great success,” he said.
The meeting was attended by the Deputy Minister II of Agriculture, Ing. Bryan Smart-Kanu; NASSIT’s 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.