Harnessing technology and partnerships to accelerate the ‘Feed Salone Program’ strategy

IITA continues to play an important role in alleviating poverty and ensuring food security for millions of farm families in sub-Saharan Africa. As part of its commitment to fostering research-driven agricultural innovations and strengthening public-private partnerships, IITA hosted His Excellency President Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone at its headquarters in Ibadan, Nigeria, from 3 to 6 March. This visit marked a significant milestone in accelerating the ‘Feed Salone Program,’ an initiative to transform Sierra Leone’s agricultural sector.

This engagement between IITA and the Sierra Leonean government highlights a shared commitment to advancing food security through innovation, research, and strategic investment. The visit assembled key stakeholders from Nigeria and across West Africa to align strategies and explore areas of collaboration that will drive agricultural transformation in the region.

Welcoming President Bio and his delegation, the IITA Director General, Dr Simeon Ehui, underscored the institute’s unwavering dedication to championing research-driven innovations for nearly six decades.

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