— Lauds Minister Nuetah Achievements at Agriculture Ministry
Monrovia -The Community Empowerment Forum (CEF) has strongly rejected the Global Hunger Index classification on Liberia.
The current GHI’s ranked Liberia 112th out of 123 countries facing severe hunger amid recent agricultural initiatives and increased production.
Speaking on the report, the National Chairman of the Community Empowerment Forum, Mr. Samuel Jallah stated: “ We are disappointment that despite significant efforts leading to a 7 percent rise in food production between2023 and 2024, followed by a 38 percent increase in 2025, certain unscrupulous individuals will insinuate that the GHI on Liberia signal a poor performance by managers of the country’s agricultural sector.
The output of 378,869 metric tons in the agricultural sector has contributed to improved food availability and greater dietary diversity, highlighting strides toward food security.
These positive developments suggest that Liberia is making meaningful progress in reducing hunger, and the current GHI assessment may not fully reflect the ongoing improvements within the country’s agricultural sector and relied heavily on data from 2022.
The launch and commencement of the National Agriculture Fair in Bong County, A significant step forward for the region’s agricultural development, geared towards fostering innovation among farmers and developing relevant tools has truly transformed local farming practices.
The impressive increase in production from 2023 to 2025 is a clear sign of progress, especially with a 38 percent jump in 2025 leading to 378,869 metric tons.
The Community Empowerment Forum also intimated that recent data from the 2025 Comprehensive Food Security and Nutrition Survey (CFSNS) paints a more encouraging picture.
The group also indicated that survey shows a remarkable decline in national food insecurity from 47% in 2022 to 20.7% in 2025 and reports that over 33,700 people transitioned to food-secure conditions during this period.
This amounts to significant improvements, showing ongoing efforts and progress in Liberia’s agricultural sector initiatives.
The CEF called on all to recognize the laudable achievements Liberia is experiencing in the agricultural sector under the administration of Agriculture Minister, Dr. Alexander Nuetah.
The group named Direct Farmer Support with seed distribution to over 19,800 farmers, increment in rice and cocoa crops production, rehabilitation of 166 kilometers of feeder roads in food-producing counties to improve market access, the inauguration of five modern markets in Saclepea, Fluma, Tappita, Karnwee and Ganta; the hosting of the National Agriculture Fair (NAF) 2 One Country and the One Priority Product (OCOP); securing a $100 million agro-025 in Ganta, Nimba County and launch of the Hand-in-Hand Initiative and the industrial investment for cassava and rice processing, investment in partnership with the EU and IFAD to improve soil health and livelihood resilience.
In conclusion, the Community Empowerment Forum calls on Agriculture Minister, Dr. Alexander Nuetah and his team at the ministry to remain committed and dedicated to improving food security.
Though the ministry’s achievements may not be fully reflected in the GHI’s current classification, but the practical results are se across the country.
