UNIABUJA Hosts Minister of Agriculture and Food Security

The University of Abuja (UNIABUJA) has received the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, as the guest of honor at the first annual international conference of the National Association of Agricultural Students (NAAS).

The conference theme was "Youth, Agriculture, and Innovation in the Renewed Hope Era: Driving Food Security and National Development".

Senator Kyari emphasized the ministry's commitment to partnering with universities to address food security and national development challenges, particularly in the face of climate change. He highlighted the importance of youth involvement in agriculture, stating that the ministry will continue to work with young people to drive innovation and solutions .

The minister's visit underscores the government's focus on transforming agriculture into a tech-enabled, youth-driven sector, aligning with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda. This initiative aims to enhance food production, promote climate-smart agriculture, and empower young entrepreneurs in the agricultural sector .