Henry Musa Kpaka
@hmkpaka
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Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Government of Sierra Leone
Joined March 2012
RT @OsmanYaah3: 📢 Young people in Kono have answered the call of @julius_maadabio to #FEEDSALONE 650 bags of organic rice, grown & processe….
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“No single ministry can transform #FoodSystems alone. Through our Feed Salone strategy, Sierra Leone is advancing a whole-of-government, whole-of-society approach—ensuring every stakeholder has a seat at the table and a role in delivering change” - H.E. @hmkpaka, Minister of
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Today at #UNFSS+4 in Addis Ababa, I will share how #SierraLeone—under the leadership of H.E President @julius_maadabio—has succeeded in making #FeedSalone a national food systems transformation agenda. Honoured to open the session with my counterpart from the Solomon Islands.
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#SierraLeone is one of nine countries selected to present high impact opportunities in the Dealroom at the UN Food Systems Summit +4 in Addis Ababa. We’re putting forward a bold and compelling case for agroforestry—a solution that creates jobs for youth and women, boosts
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For the delivery of #FeedSalone H.E President @julius_maadabio is building the strongest partnerships. The AATI will accelerate delivery capacity of the Ministry and food systems partners in #SierraLeone.
I met with the Steering Committee members of the African Agriculture Transformation Initiative (AATI), including representatives from the Gates Foundation and the Vice Presidents of IFAD and AGRA, to discuss accelerating #FeedSalone. #SierraLeone was chosen as one of two African
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It was a true honour to host and show the @FAODG parts of our agricultural system in #SierraLeone. Your scientific expertise was evident, and I’m grateful for your insights on our work and your feedback on how we can build on progress to accelerate food systems transformation.
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My colleagues and I had a fruitful discussion with the @FAODG DG on how can use an all-of-government approach to effectively collaborate with FAO to deliver on sustainable food systems in #SierraLeone
I was happy to welcome my friend and the Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), QU Dongyu, on his first visit to Sierra Leone. I expressed my gratitude for accepting my invitation, for FAO's sustained support of our agricultural sector, and for his
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I'm excited to announce that I'll be speaking at the third annual Sierra Leone Diaspora Investment Conference on August 8, 2025, at the Silver Spring Civic Center, Silver Spring, MD!. I'll be joining a fantastic lineup of policymakers, entrepreneurs, and leaders passionate about
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Africa must lead its own growth, and agriculture is the way forward. Powerful insights from HE President @PresidentBio on how we get there. Honoured to support this agenda through #FeedSalone. đź”—
As global aid declines, Africa must lead its own development. And our greatest potential lies in our fields. Together with Governor Makinde, @simeonehui and @HafezGhanem_Dev, I make the case for agriculture‑led transformation in @BrookingsAfrica. Sierra Leone’s #FeedSalone is.
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Yesterday we launched the first-ever Sierra Leone Youth Institute with @WorldFoodPrize. It was a huge success. 👏🏽.20 high school students ( now Borlaug Scholars) from across the country presented bold, well-researched ideas tackling global food security challenges. Two winners
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About four years ago, we took a family trip to Tiwai Island , beautiful, peaceful, and teeming with biodiversity. A perfect spot for kids and families. I’m so glad it’s now on UNESCO’s World Heritage list. Top of the list when you visit #SierraLeone.
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This year, under H.E. President @Julius_MaadaBio’s #FeedSalone flagship, we launched a bold initiative to scale up #InlandValleySwamps (IVS) rice production to boost yields, reduce deforestation, and strengthe climate resilience. With over 690,000ha of IVS potential,
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Cassava is a close second staple in #SierraLeone, and yes, a critical value chain for #FeedSalone. Last year, our farmers produced about 1.89 million MT of cassava, putting our per capita production among the highest in the region. No surprise there Bonthe, we know you produce
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Development doesn’t happen by vision alone—it takes bold action. H.E. President @julius_maadabio, you acted boldly, and the people of Mattru will benefit from the lasting impact of the Mattru–Senehun Bridge. Thank you for the honour and opportunity to serve and deliver for the
Today, we commissioned the Mattru Bridge, fulfilling another promise to our people. With the Big Five Agenda, we committed to ensuring development reaches all corners of Sierra Leone. Through the Connectivity and Agricultural Market Infrastructure Project (CAMIP), we are also
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For generations, the people of Mattru and Senehun relied on a manual cable ferry to cross the Jong River, limiting agriculture, trade, healthcare, and education services. Yesterday, H.E. President @julius_maadabio changed that story by commissioning the Mattru Bridge. This
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After 90 days of hands-on training, I proudly awarded certificates to 174 young men & women from 7 districts in #SierraLeone. They now have life-long skills in tractor operations, maintenance & repair, and are ready to support #FeedSalone’s push for mechanised farming. Some are
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Consistent with our internal yield and production data, NRA figures show that rice imports into Sierra Leone are beginning to decline. In 2024, we imported 361,000 MT of rice, worth around $160 million, just over a third of our national requirement. Our focus under H.E President
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We’re making steady progress toward rice self-sufficiency in #SierraLeone, now at ~72%. This progress reflects six years of consistent investment: mechanization, improved seed systems, and an e-voucher program to streamline input distribution, finance for private sector etc.
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