President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mr. Idris Ajimobi as Senior Special Assistant to the President on Livestock Development (Office of the President).
According to a statement issued on Saturday by Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity), the appointment followed the recent inauguration of the Presidential Committee on Implementation of Livestock Reforms and the establishment of a new Ministry of Livestock Development.
The statement explained that the president is seeking to harness and develop Nigeria’s agricultural potential, including the animal husbandry ecosystem, to spur sustainable economic growth, create industries and jobs, and eradicate violent conflicts between farmers and herders over time.
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Therefore, the statement said, President Tinubu expects efficient coordination and liaison on matters relating to this critical sector.