President Bola Tinubu Congratulates Senator Abubakar Kyari on Appointment as IFAD Governing Council Chairperson

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Senator Abubakar Kyari, the Honourable Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, on his appointment as the new Chairperson of the Governing Council of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD).

On Tuesday, Senator Kyari was unanimously elected to preside over the 49th Governing Council of IFAD, the highest decision-making body of the international organization dedicated to eradicating rural poverty and improving food systems globally.

In his congratulatory message, President Tinubu described the election as a strong vote of confidence in the minister’s leadership capacity and ongoing reforms in Nigeria’s agricultural sector.

“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.

He further expressed optimism about Senator Kyari’s leadership at a time when the world is grappling with food insecurity 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,” President Tinubu added.

The appointment is seen as a significant diplomatic and agricultural milestone for Nigeria, positioning the country prominently within global conversations on food security, sustainable agriculture, and rural development.