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Abubakar Kyari

Nigerian politician (born )

Abubakar KyariCON (born 15 January )[1] is a Nigerian politician who is the minister of Agriculture and Food Security. He was the senator representing Borno North Senatorial District from until his resignation in April [2][3][4] He is a member of the All Progressives Congress, and briefly served as its acting national chairman in [5][6]

Early life and education

Kyari was born on 15 January () to Brigadier Abba Kyari, a former military governor of North Central State from to [7]

He has eight siblings.[8]

He was educated in both Nigeria and the United States.

Biography of nigerian artist minister of agriculture and wildlife The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development in Nigeria was formed in during a major reorganization of the federal government. This reorganization changed the country from four regions into twelve states. However, the goal was to improve how agricultural resources were managed and to make sure there was enough food for everyone. The ministry works to boost agricultural production and improve life in rural areas. It also helps supply raw materials to industries that depend on agriculture, including creating jobs in farming, finding markets for products made by industries, earning foreign money, and supporting the development of rural communities.

He attended Kaduna Capital School in He then proceeded to Barewa College, Zaria where he obtained his WASSCE In He attended the University of Tennessee, Martin US, where he obtained a bachelor's degree in Thereafter in , he attended Webster University, , Missouri for his master's degree in Business Administration (MBA).[9]

Political career

Kyari was elected to the House of Representatives of Nigeria during the military regime of General Sani Abacha under the platform of the United Nigeria Congress Party in , but did not take office after the party was dissolved by General Abdulsalami Abubakar following Abacha's death.

He was State Treasurer of the All People's Party (APP), Borno State chapter from to

At the start of the fourth republic in , he was re-elected to the House of Representatives under the platform of the APP and served from to [10] He was appointed Borno State commissioner for Water Resources by Governor Ali Modu Sheriff in and served till He was managing director, Rural Water Supply Agency, Borno State from to , and appointed Borno State commissioner for Education in serving till He was reappointed commissioner for Water Resources by Governor Sheriff and served from to , commissioner for Home Affairs and Information from to , and commissioner for Works in He served as Chief of Staff to Borno State Governor Kashim Shettima from to

Kyari was elected to the senate in under the platform of the All Progressives Congress and re-elected in , serving till April when he resigned to become APC deputy national chairman, North.[11][12][1] He became acting national chairman of the APC on 17 July , following the resignation of APC national chairman, Abdullahi Adamu.[5] He was appointed minister of Agriculture and Food Security by President Bola Tinubu on 16 August , following his screening and confirmation by the senate.

Following a period of significant food price inflation in Nigeria, Senator Kyari, announced the plans in a press briefing in the nation’s capital of Abuja. The plans included importing , metric tonnes of wheat and , metric tonnes of maize, which will be supplied to small-scale processors and millers throughout the country.

He also announced a day duty-free import window for specific food commodities, including maize, brown rice, wheat, and cowpeas.

Biography of nigerian artist minister of agriculture Musawa holds a law degree from the University of Buckingham in the UK and has postgraduate degrees from the universities of Cardiff and Aberdeen. Nigerian press reported that the new ministers are to be sworn in on 21 August. Musawa succeeds Layiwola Mohammed, the culture minister since Her legal background may prove helpful to Musawa in negotiating the return of Benin bronzes from Europe and the US and plans for the construction of new museums in Nigeria. Musawa grew up in the state of Katsina as one of 12 children.

Imported goods under this scheme will be subject to a set Recommended Retail Price (RRP).

Award

In October , a Nigerian national honour of Commander Of The Order Of The Niger (CON) was conferred on him by President Muhammadu Buhari.[13]

References

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    Hannatu obtained her undergraduate degree in Law from the University of Buckingham in the United Kingdom. Musa has had a varied and successful career in different fields. She has worked as a lawyer in private companies, providing legal counsel and representation in various matters. She oversees the promotion and development of the creative sector in Nigeria, as well as the preservation and display of the country's cultural heritage. Musa has been involved in Nigerian political affairs, both as a candidate and an activist.

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  10. ^"The Three Abba Kyari(s) In Borno and the Confusion of Personalities"The Nigerian Voice. 16 June Retrieved 15 September
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    Biography of nigerian artist minister of agriculture and environment: Since her appointment as Nigeria’s Minister of Arts, Culture, and Creative Economy, Hanatu Musawa has emerged as a transformative figure in the country’s political and cultural spheres.

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