In a landmark event marking a significant turnaround in Sierra Leone’s agricultural sector, Sierratec Secure, a distinguished private agro-tech enterprise, formally launched a comprehensive range of modern farm machinery under a strategic government supported credit facility. The official unveiling took place at Lungi Acre, Bombali District, bringing together key stakeholders from government institutions, the private sector, farmer cooperatives, and the development community.
The initiative realized through a credit facility championed by the Government of Sierra Leone via the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, is designed to enhance mechanized farming and drive national efforts towards food security and agricultural sustainability. The credit program enables farmers to access high-quality machinery such as tractors and other accessories that are key towards mechanized farming.
Chief Executive Officer of Sierratec Secure, Sallieu Kanu, underscored the company’s vision of transforming agricultural practices in Sierra Leone through innovative technology and sustainable partnerships.
He stated that he is proud to support the Government’s agenda of agricultural transformation through the ‘’Feed Salone’’ Project. ‘’This launch is not only a milestone for Sierratec Secure but a pivotal moment for every farmer striving to increase productivity and embrace modern farming solutions,’’ Mr. Kanu affirmed.
The newly introduced equipment includes nine high-performance tractors, which have increased Sierratec’s fleet of machines to a total of fifteen.
The event attracted several dignitaries including traditional leaders, the Paramount Chief of Makari Chiefdom where Sierratec Company is largely cultivating assured government that, his chiefdom is endowed with tens of thousands of arable lands especially “bolly lands” which have the potential to transform the agriculture sector in the country.
PC Bai Makarie N’kolo II called on government to continue their support to Sierratec in order to fight hunger in not only Bombali District but the country at large.
Other speakers from Sierra Leone Agriculture Research Institute and other agriculture related agencies applaud the company’s commitment to transform the sector through mechanization and the use of high quality seeds with high yield.
Delivering the keynote address, Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Dr. Henry Musa Kpaka, lauded the initiative as a model example of public-private collaboration in national development.
He further stated that the partnership signifies a bold step toward achieving national goals of food self-sufficiency and rural empowerment.
‘’Mechanization is central to unlocking the full potential of the agricultural sector,’’ Dr. Kpaka remarked.
He jokingly referred to Sierratec’s CEO as a general in agriculture due to his massive investment in the sector, contribution to food security and creation of employment opportunities for many young people.
Farmers and community leaders present at the event welcomed the initiative, noting its potential to alleviate labor-intensive farming and significantly boost yields.
This landmark launch underscores Sierratec Secure’s unwavering commitment to driving agricultural innovation and aligns with the Government of Sierra Leone’s broader objective of building a resilient and self-reliant farming economy.
