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).
Idris, son of the late former governor of Oyo state Late Senator Abiola Ajimobi and inlaw of the APC chairman Ganduje appointed as Special Adviser on Special Duties to the Deputy Senate, President, Sen.Barau Jibrin last year after he loss the state Assembly election which he contested undef the All Progressives Congress, APC
According to a statement signed by his spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, 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.