Tinubu celebrates agric minister Kyari on birthday

Omeiza Bilal

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu sends warm greetings to the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, on his birthday, January 15.

In a statement signed by Special Adviser (Information & Strategy) to the President Bayo Onanuga, the President describes the former member of the House of Representatives, two-time Senator and a former acting Chairman of the APC as a consummate statesman and distinguished public servant whose life has been devoted to service, leadership, and nation-building.

Tinubu recalls that Senator Kyari served with distinction as Commissioner in Borno State, overseeing multiple ministries, with a record of rare versatility, competence, and an unwavering commitment to the public good.

“As a leading light in our Renewed Hope administration in charge of Agriculture and Food Security, you have brought innovation and foresight to the sector, championing mechanisation as a pathway to productivity, food security, and economic resilience”, President Tinubu remarks.

“Through well-thought-out reforms and policies, you have helped the administration in driving down food inflation, stabilising food prices, strengthening value chains, and repositioning agriculture as a viable and profitable enterprise.”

President Tinubu equally notes the institutionalisation of a system that encourages youth participation in agriculture, thereby creating a new generation that has embraced farming as a veritable means of livelihood.

The President prays for continued good health and renewed strength and courage for Senator Kyari to realise his dream of food sufficiency for our nation.