Liberia’s Vice President, Jeremiah Kpan Koung, has called on all citizens, government officials to actively participate in agricultural development, whether through small backyard gardens or large-scale farming projects.
According to him, such efforts are essential to supporting the government’s ARREST agenda across all sectors. “Liberia is a country blessed with fertile soil that, even when planting a cassava stick, it can produce unexpected and fruitful results. Our land is a treasure chest filled with abundant opportunities,” the Vice President stated.
He made these remarks Friday, May 6, 2026, during the kickoff of activities for transplanting over 35,000 palm seedlings on his farm near Ganta, Nimba County, while reaffirming agriculture as a vital pillar of Liberia’s development strategy.
He said prior to becoming Vice President, he cultivated over 100 acres of lowland between 2019 and 2021 while serving as a representative and senator for Nimba County.
The harvest from his first planting was distributed to numerous farmers, including women and various farming groups across the county. Additionally, the Vice President stressed the importance of the agriculture and energy sectors in attracting investment, fostering economic growth, and advancing national progress. He urged Liberians to take an active role in these sectors to ensure a prosperous future for the country.
