Julius Bio, President of Sierra-Leone on Wednesday in Ibadan decried the sum of 50 billion US dollars being expended on read more President Bio decries Africa’s $50bn annual spending on food importation
President Bio of Sierra Leone criticized Africa's $50 billion annual spending on food imports at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), urging African leaders to prioritize food security and reduce reliance on foreign food. He highlighted the importance of food security for economic, health, and employment benefits, while acknowledging the agricultural progress of countries like Ethiopia, Rwanda, and Tanzania. He also encouraged innovative resource mobilization due to reduced global development funds, and Hafez Ghanem emphasized the link between food security and sovereignty. Bio's IITA visit aimed to strengthen partnerships for Sierra Leone's "Feed Salone Programme."
