Freetown, 27 July, 2023 / 8:41 pm (ACI Africa).
The Executive Director of Caritas Freetown in Sierra Leone is rallying for the strengthening of the country’s agricultural sector to attract young people who he says have resorted to begging on the streets of the West African country.
In a reflection shared with ACI Africa, Fr. Peter Konteh said encouraging the youth to go into agriculture, specifically, paves the way for a more sustainable and secure future for them.
“It is imperative that we encourage our young people to embrace agriculture as a viable and rewarding livelihood, rather than resorting to begging on the streets,” Fr. Konteh said Wednesday, July 26.
Fr. Konteh said there is a need to change the youth's perception of agriculture from “a profession of hardship and toil” to a dignified career.
“Let us encourage our young people to view agriculture as a noble and dignified profession—one that holds the key to their own prosperity and the nation's progress. By equipping them with the necessary skills, knowledge, and support, we can cultivate a new generation of agricultural leaders who will spearhead our journey towards a more sustainable and secure future,” he said.
