Dr. Augustine Mansaray

Dr. Augustine Mansaray is a Principal Research Officer at Njala Agricultural Research Cenre (NARC). Dr Mansaray holds a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Chemistry and Zoology from Fourah Bay College (University of Sierra Leone), a Master of Science degree in Agricultural Entomology and Pest Management from South China Agricultural University and a Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Entomology and Farming System. He is presently the Officer-In-Charge of the center.  He joined the research system in 2007 as a Research Officer in Entomology and have since conducted research on integrated insect pest management on cowpea, sweet potato and cassava.  In addition, Dr. Mansaray has conducted several trainings including the management of cowpea insect pests, production of legumes, roots and tubers and cereals, training on best-bet practices in cassava production for increased cassava production and productivity.