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17.03.25
In a landmark move to drive agricultural innovation and food security, IITA–CGIAR and the government of Sierra Leone have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen the partnership. The signing, which took place during the official visit of H.E. Julius Maada Bio, President of Sierra Leone, to IITA’s headquarters in Ibadan, Nigeria, marks a significant step toward strengthening agricultural research, technology scaling, and capacity development of national research systems in Sierra Leone.
The MoU solidifies IITA’s commitment to supporting Sierra Leone’s flagship “Feed Salone” initiative, which aims to enhance food self-sufficiency, boost agricultural productivity, and empower smallholder farmers. Through this agreement, IITA will provide technical expertise, research-driven solutions, and innovative agricultural technologies to improve crop yields, promote climate-smart agriculture, and support youth and women in agribusiness.
Speaking at the signing ceremony, IITA Director General and CGIAR Regional Director for Continental Africa, Dr Simeon Ehui, reaffirmed IITA and CGIAR’s dedication to working closely with the Sierra Leone government to implement sustainable agricultural solutions.