Nigeria has achieved a historic milestone as it assumes the Chairmanship of the Governing Council of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), the United Nations agency dedicated to transforming rural livelihoods and ending global hunger. This positions the country at the forefront of global decision-making on food security, rural development, and the empowerment of smallholder farmers.
Accepting the responsibility, Senator Abubakar Kyari, CON, Nigeria’s Honourable Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, described the role as a solemn obligation to millions of rural women and men. The position enables Nigeria to influence IFAD policies, safeguard its financial strength, and contribute strategically to global agricultural development initiatives.