By Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S
The World Bank-funded Food System Resilience Program (FSRP) has delivered 65 motorbikes to the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security and three key national agencies to bolster their operational efficiency nationwide.
During a symbolic handing-over ceremony on Wednesday at the Kissy Mechanical Workshop in Freetown, Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Dr. Henry Musa Kpaka, officially received the motorbikes on behalf of the beneficiary institutions.
Of the total, 45 motorbikes were allocated to the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, while the remaining 20 were distributed among the National Water Resources Management Agency (NWRMA), the National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA), and the Sierra Leone Meteorological Agency (SLMet).
Describing the support as timely and impactful, Dr. Kpaka stated, “These bikes are the wheels that will drive our frontline officers to reach farmers in hard-to-access areas with essential services. This is critical to improving extension service delivery.”
Representatives from the partner institutions expressed their gratitude to the World Bank and the FSRP, noting that the motorbikes will significantly enhance their capacity to monitor activities, increase field presence, and deliver timely services, particularly in remote and underserved communities.
The Food System Resilience Program continues to play a crucial role in supporting Sierra Leone’s efforts to strengthen agricultural systems, enhance climate resilience, and ensure food security across the nation.
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