The World Foundation International Multipurpose Agriculture Cooperative (WFI-MAC) has officially announced the launch of its flagship national initiative, “Operation Feed the Nation, Liberia”—a transformative five-year campaign aimed at enhancing food security, empowering local farmers, and drastically reducing Liberia’s dependency on food imports.
The announcement was made at a press conference held on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at the WFI-MAC Headquarters on Capitol Bye-Pass in Monrovia.
WFI Chief Executive Officer, Lincoln Z. Cooper, unveiled the campaign, aligning its objectives with President Joseph N. Boakai’s ARREST Agenda, which prioritizes Agriculture, Roads, Rule of Law, Education, Sanitation, and Tourism.
“We are not just launching a program,” said Mr. Cooper.
“We are launching a movement—a nationwide call to action to rescue our farmers and feed our nation.”
Operating under the banner “Rescue Farmers,” WFI-MAC currently has more than 52,500 active members across Liberia’s 15 counties, organized into strategic support categories.
The cooperative works directly with vulnerable populations, including women, youth, and resource-limited farmers, through Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) for farmland access and partnerships with local communities.
Public Launch Set for October 30
The official public launch of “Operation Feed the Nation, Liberia” is scheduled for Wednesday, October 30, 2025, at 12:00 noon, at Monrovia City Hall. The event is expected to draw high-level dignitaries, including representatives from government ministries, development partners, the diplomatic corps, and farming cooperatives from across the country.
WFI-MAC has already begun consultations with key international development partners—including the World Bank, European Union, United Nations agencies, and private agribusiness investors—to secure multi-sectoral support for the campaign.
2025–2030: A Strategic Vision for Food Sovereignty
Anchored in a comprehensive Five-Year Agricultural Operations and Development Plan (2025–2030), the initiative seeks to:
Boost productivity through climate-smart agricultural technologies
Provide access to quality seeds, tools, and fertilizers
Expand market access for local and regional trade
Establish agro-processing hubs in all 15 counties
Support vulnerable farmers with healthcare, shelter, and microgrants
Strengthen cooperative governance for transparency and sustainability
WFI-MAC will also lead Liberia’s first nationwide agricultural data survey, creating a farmer and food insecurity database to enable targeted interventions in both rural and urban areas.
“No Farmer Left Behind”: A Mission of Inclusion
Speaking at the press event, Dr. John Wulu, Chair of WFI-MAC’s Executive Board, reaffirmed the cooperative’s commitment to inclusivity:
“Too many of our farmers have been left out—underserved, ignored, and forgotten. This initiative is about reaching every village, every town, and every farmer, no matter how remote. We will empower, rehabilitate, and support them,” Dr. Wulu stated.
He added that WFI-MAC’s guiding motto, “God is our Refuge and Strength,” serves as both a spiritual and moral foundation for the organization’s mission.
Dr. Wulu also emphasized the broader national impact of the initiative, including:
Job creation through agriculture-based industries and county-level factories
Export of surplus produce to increase national revenue
Youth and women’s empowerment through business and agricultural training
Strengthened partnerships with tribal communities and traditional leadership
Reducing Food Imports and Building Self-Reliance
With Liberia currently importing an estimated $200 million worth of food annually, “Operation Feed the Nation, Liberia” aims to drastically cut this figure by scaling up domestic production of key staples such as rice, cassava, vegetables, poultry, and fish.
As Liberia prepares for the official launch on October 30, national and international attention is focused on this bold and potentially transformative campaign. If successfully executed, WFI-MAC’s program could set a benchmark for agricultural revival and food sovereignty across West Africa.
“This is not just about farming,” Dr. Wulu concluded.
“It’s about nation-building, empowerment, and survival. Agriculture must be the engine of our economic growth—and that engine starts now.”
The “Feed the Nation” campaign will run from October 30, 2025, to October 30, 2030, marking five years of determined action to reshape Liberia’s agricultural landscape.
