The ceremony took over the weekend at the Clar Weah’s Events Hall in Monrovia with a rallying call on all key partners in the food security and nutrition sector of the country to collaborate with the agency to improve food security, nutrition and social protection in Liberia over the next five years (2026 – 2030).
In a brief remark at the start of the launch, the Director-General of NFAA Borkai A.M. Sirleaf expressed profound thanks to the Chairman and Board Members of the agency for their oversight, guidance and steadfast support throughout the development of the SP. DG Sirleaf also mentioned the invaluable technical and financial support from international partners, particularly FAO’s intervention that settled the payment of the Plan.
He then urged implementers of the strategic plan to attach as much importance in executing the goals of the plan to lift Liberians from the scourge of abject poverty and hunger as indicated in staggering statistics annually provided on Liberia by international partners.
According to the DG, two core values of the agency: INTEGRITY and INCLUSION would properly guide the implementation process of the SP.
Launching the SP, Deputy Minister of Agriculture, David Akoi emphasized the need to put in place stronger monitoring and evaluation measures to truly chart the pathway for zero hunger in Liberia come 2030.
According to him strategic plans of any kind become more meaningful and impactful if thorough monitoring and evaluation (M&E) mechanisms are instituted.
He said although ambitious the strategic directions outlined in the plan might seem, proper periodic monitoring and evaluation could mitigate, if not eradicate, hunger in Liberia.
Outlining some core features in executing a strategic plan which he termed as a compass to direct all activities towards achieving a set goal, Akoi reemphasized M&E as the cornerstone.
He therefore pleaded with senior management of NFAA to take the issue of monitoring and evaluation very seriously.
In separate remarks, high profile guests at the event, including Ambassador Charles Snetter who represented the office of the President of the Republic of Liberia, Grand Bassa County Senator Milton Gbehzongah Findley, and Dr. J. Chris Toe, former Minister of Agriculture hailed the efforts of NFAA and collaborating partners and assured management of the agency that the strategic plan perfectly aligns with national government’s development priorities and that the document requires massive support to serve the people of Liberia. While Sen.
Findley expressed concerns on funds sourcing annually to deliver on the plan and urged management to continuously engage with the National Legislature for more budgetary allotment to NFAA, former Agriculture Minister Dr. Toe offered his pro bono services to help NFAA push for the implementation of the SP.
NFAA’s Strategic Plan seeks to address persistent challenges in Liberia’s food systems, including low agricultural productivity, environmental degradation, climate shocks, and high vulnerability among women, children, and rural communities.
By so doing, the plan aims to position the agency as a modern, accountable, and resilient institution capable of delivering structured, predictable, and sustainable food assistance nationwide.
