President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mr. Idris Ajimobi as Senior Special Assistant to the President on Livestock Development (Office of the President).
This was contained in a statement signed by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Chief Ajuri Ngelale on Saturday.
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Agro Climate News reports that Ajimobi is the son to the late former governor of Oyo state, Isiaka Abiola Ajimobi and an in law to the National Chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje.
Until his appointment, Ajimobi is the Special Adviser on Special Duties to the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I Jibrin.
“The appointment follows the recent inauguration of the Presidential Committee on Implementation of Livestock Reforms and the establishment of a new Ministry of Livestock Development.
“The President seeks 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.
“The President expects efficient coordination and liaison on matters relating to this critical sector,” the statement said.
