By Joseph Momoh, Reporter, Daily Scope Newspaper
During the Sierra Leone Trade & Investment Day held in Istanbul, Minister of Agriculture and Food Security Henry Musa Kpaka underscored the country’s vast agricultural potential, asserting that Sierra Leone can not only feed West Africa but also yield significant financial returns for investors.
Kpaka noted that over 80% of Sierra Leone’s fertile, arable land remains uncultivated, presenting a substantial opportunity to replace nearly $500 million in annual food imports. “Sierra Leone presents a major opportunity to position itself as a regional food production hub,” he stated.
The Minister highlighted the country’s rapidly growing export base in high-value crops such as cocoa, coffee, cashew, and cassava. He emphasized that investors could gain a first-mover advantage in food and cash crop processing, making Sierra Leone an attractive destination for agribusiness investment.
Kpaka also pointed out the benefits of the nation’s young and affordable labor force, alongside a strong political commitment to support the private sector. “This is the moment to invest,” he urged potential investors, asserting that Sierra Leone has the potential not only to feed West Africa but also to deliver robust financial returns. He expressed confidence in the government’s commitment to supporting the private sector, stating, “The case to invest becomes even stronger with our commitment at the highest levels.”
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