Africa-Press – Sierra-Leone. Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Henry Musa Kpaka, during the Sierra Leone Trade & Investment Day hosted in Istanbul, emphasised the vast agricultural potential of Sierra Leone, highlighting the country’s ability to not only feed West Africa but also to provide significant financial returns for investors.
Kpaka pointed out that over 80% of Sierra Leone’s fertile, arable land remains uncultivated, creating a substantial opportunity to replace nearly $500 million in annual food imports. He stated, “Sierra Leone presents a major opportunity to position itself as a regional food production hub.”
The Minister noted the country’s rapidly growing export base in high-value crops such as cocoa, coffee, cashew, and cassava. He stressed that investors can benefit from a first-mover advantage in food and cash crop processing, making it an attractive proposition for those looking to invest in agribusiness.
Kpaka also spotlighted the advantages of Sierra Leone’s young and affordable labor force, along with a strong political commitment to support the private sector. “This is the moment to invest,” Kpaka urged potential investors, asserting that Sierra Leone has the potential not only to feed West Africa but also to deliver strong financial returns.
He further expressed confidence in the government’s strong political commitment to supporting the private sector, saying, “The case to invest becomes even stronger with our commitment at the highest levels.”
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