03/09/2026
π WINNER NO. 06 β AGRICULTURE CATEGORY
Mr ALIE A. BAHSOON
Professional Profile:
Mr Alie A. Bahsoon is an agricultural professional, cooperative leader, engineer, business executive, and community-development advocate with experience in agriculture, construction, project management, sustainable development, and community infrastructure. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (General Options) from Fourah Bay College, University of Sierra Leone, and is a member of the Sierra Leone School of Agriculture and Food Science with the rank of Agricultural Engineer.
π± Leadership & Agriculture
He currently serves as Chairman of Salmed Cocoa and Coffee Farmersβ Cooperative in Kono District, providing leadership and representation to approximately 2,000 cocoa and coffee farmers. His work focuses on farmer development, sustainability, infrastructure, market access, organic cocoa production, farm traceability, geolocation mapping, and readiness for international certification and markets.
ποΈ Professional Experience
Alie A. Bahsoon has also served as Managing Director/Engineer of Ahmed Construction and Maintenance Company (ACMC), with experience in construction management, engineering supervision, project planning, procurement, building projects, and infrastructure development.
β Major Contributions to Kono District
Through his leadership and professional work, he has contributed to:
The installation of 100 solar streetlights across several cocoa-growing villages in Kono District.
Leadership and representation of approximately 2,000 cocoa and coffee farmers.
Promotion of sustainable and organic cocoa production and environmentally responsible farming.
Farmer capacity-building, empowerment, market access and community development.
Infrastructure development involving schools, houses, offices and other community facilities.
Promotion of climate-resilient agriculture, agroforestry and international market development.
πΎ Agriculture β’ Farmer Empowerment β’ Cooperative Leadership β’ Sustainable Development β’ Community Transformation
3rd Edition β Kono District Top 40 Most Prestigious Male Awards
Theme: Celebrating Men of Impact and Community Transformation
Visa/Patrons: 250K Doble: 600K Table For 5: 1,500.