Journal of Plant Pathology

Affiliation: Lecturer, Crop Protection Department, Njala University

Musa Decius Saffa is a Sierra Leonean agricultural scientist and lecturer at Njala University, where he has been teaching and conducting research since 2016. With a strong academic background in crop protection, he holds a BSc (Hons), MSc, and has recently completed his PhD in Crop Protection at Njala University. His work focuses primarily on plant health, including the management of agricultural pests and diseases, sustainable crop production, and integrated pest control strategies.

Musa has contributed to the scientific community with over a dozen publications in reputable journals, addressing issues such as the effect of green manure on maize productivity, pest infestation in local yam genotypes, and seasonal variations in cassava disease incidence. He has actively participated in agricultural seminars and workshops and served as a laboratory assistant with WAVE Sierra Leone. His commitment to agricultural advancement is matched by his dedication as an ordained minister since 2016.

Fluent in English, Mende, and Krio, Musa is passionate about improving food security and promoting environmentally sound agricultural practices across Sierra Leone and beyond.