The African Agricultural Technology Foundation has nominated former President Goodluck Jonathan as “Agricultural Technology” Ambassador for Africa.Information Guide Nigeria
Dr. Canisius Kanangire, the executive director of the AATF, stated that the appointment was based on Jonathan’s track record of championing agricultural transformation on the African continent.
This was stated in a statement sent to journalists in Kaduna State on Friday by Alex Abutu, the AATF’s Communication Officer.
The statement highlighted that Jonathan, who served as Nigeria’s president from 2010 to 2015, was in the vanguard of agricultural development on the continent.
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According to the statement, while accepting the position, Jonathan stated that his desire to serve the continent as a former head of state was motivated by his desire to promote food security and transformation for a higher quality of life in Africa.NYSC portal
Kanangire said, “Dr Jonathan was able to demonstrate in Nigeria that agriculture should be treated as a business and supported by relevant policies for the improvement of the livelihoods of our growing farming population.
“Dr Jonathan is a Pan Africanist who had stood for the eradication of rural poverty and the peaceful coexistence of the continent, hence his involvement in peaceful conflict resolution on the continent.JAMB portal
“Dr. Jonathan will advocate for the advancement of Africa’s agricultural goals and economic growth through the application of innovative technologies and enhanced investment in agriculture.
“AATF is honoured to have the former president as our Ambassador, whose role will accelerate ongoing efforts to improve our agricultural terrain.”
AATF was established in 2003 to address the potential for food security in Africa through agricultural technology.
The organization thinks that the agriculture sector is a critical fundamental pillar as Africa consolidates its economic growth and establishes its new position as a major global economic powerhouse and the next growing market.JAMB Result
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