President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, on his unanimous election as Chairperson of the 49th Governing Council of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD).
Kyari was elected on Tuesday to lead the Governing Council, the highest decision-making body of IFAD, an international financial institution and specialized United Nations agency focused on eradicating rural poverty and enhancing food security.
In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu described the minister’s emergence as a “confidence vote in his capacity and the reforms he spearheads in Nigeria’s agriculture and food security value chain.”
“The election of the Agriculture and Food Security minister is a confidence vote in his capacity and the reforms he spearheads in Nigeria’s agriculture and food security value chain,” the President said.
Tinubu expressed optimism that Kyari would provide effective leadership at a critical time when the world is grappling with food security challenges.
“I have confidence that Senator Kyari will give IFAD the right leadership and deepen its relevance and impact, especially at a time of global food security crises,” the President added.
The President also wished the minister a successful and impactful tenure as he assumes leadership of the Council.
Kyari’s election is seen as a significant development for Nigeria’s agricultural diplomacy and its engagement in global efforts to strengthen food systems and support rural communities.