Abubakar Kyari
Minister of Agriculture & Food Security
All Progressives Congress Borno State
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Abubakar Kyari CON is Nigeria’s Minister of Agriculture & Food Security, appointed in August 2023. A seasoned APC politician from Borno State, he previously served as senator for Borno North (2015–2022), state commissioner in various portfolios, and chief of staff to the state governor. With global educational experience and long-standing public service, he leads national agricultural reform with initiatives on import regulation, mechanisation, and food-price stabilization amid a climate-driven food security crisis.
Education
- Kaduna Capital School (1974)
- Barewa College, Zaria (WASSCE, 1979)
- University of Tennessee at Martin — Bachelor’s degree (1986)
- Webster University, St. Louis — MBA (1989)
Professional Background
- Elected to the House of Representatives (UNCP/APP) in 1998–1999 (not seated under Abacha regime), then served as a member 1999–2003.
- Held multiple Borno State commissioner roles: Water Resources, Education, Works, Home Affairs & Information, and managing director of Rural Water Supply Agency between 2003–2011.
- Chief of Staff to Borno Governor Kashim Shettima (2011–2014).
- Senator for Borno North (2015–April 2022).
- APC Deputy National Chairman (North), later acting APC National Chairman (July–August 2023).
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