Training of newly Recruited -District Fertilizer Inspectors

The National Fertilizer Regulatory Agency has successfully completed a three-day induction training for 13 newly recruited District Fertilizer Inspectors, made up of 2 women and 11 men. The training marks an important step in strengthening fertilizer regulation and quality assurance across Sierra Leone.

The inspectors will now be deployed to key districts in Sierra Leone, including Northwest, Tonkolili, Koinadugu, Kono, Karene, Port Loko, Falaba, Pamalap Customs Border, Kailahun, Western Urban and Rural, Bonthe, Koindu Customs Border, and Pujehun at the Gendema Border. These postings are strategically important for monitoring fertilizer movement, improving compliance, and safeguarding farmers from substandard and adulterated products.

The training provided participants with a strong legal and technical foundation to carry out their mandate effectively. Core sessions covered the National Fertilizer Regulatory Act, the National Fertilizer Policy 2020, and the ECOWAS Fertilizer Regulation. Inspectors were also guided through fertilizer classifications, the key functions of the Agency, and the regulatory framework governing fertilizer importation, distribution, and sale.