Tinubu Hails Agric Minister Kyari’s Election As IFAD Governing Council Chair

President Bola Tinubu has extended his congratulations to Nigeria’s Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, following his unanimous election as Chairperson of the Governing Council of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD).

TheMatrix Newspaper reports that Senator Kyari was elected on Tuesday to lead the 49th Governing Council of IFAD, the United Nations agency’s highest decision-making body. His appointment places Nigeria at the forefront of global agricultural development discussions, particularly at a time when food security challenges are mounting worldwide.

In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu described Kyari’s election as a “confidence vote” in his leadership and reform efforts within Nigeria’s agricultural 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,” Tinubu said. “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 wished Senator Kyari a successful and impactful tenure as he assumes the role, emphasizing Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening international cooperation in tackling food insecurity.