Nigeria Participates in Second Brazil-Africa Dialogue on Food Security, Hunger Eradication, and Rural Development
The Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Agribusiness and Productivity Enhancement (AgPE) is proud to announce its participation in the Second Brazil-Africa Dialogue on Food Security, the Fight Against Hunger, and Rural Development, taking place from 20th to 24th May 2025 in Brazil.
A high-powered Nigerian delegation is currently in attendance, led by:
• Senator Abubakar Kyari, Honourable Minister of Agriculture and Food Security
• Idi Mukhtar Maiha, Honourable Minister of Livestock Development
• Dr. Kingsley Uzoma, PhD, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Agribusiness and Productivity Enhancement (AgPE)
The Dialogue brings together representatives from 44 African countries and marks the official launch of the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty, spearheaded by Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
In his address, President Lula emphasized the urgent need for global cooperation to tackle food insecurity and called for deeper cooperation among nations, highlighting the stark contrast between global hunger (affecting over 730 million people) and rising global military spending. He also affirmed Brazil’s commitment to supporting Africa through technical expertise and agricultural innovation.
Through the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Tinubu, the Nigerian Government aims to achieve domestic food and nutrition security while leading international efforts to eliminate hunger and poverty.
Further updates from the Brazil-Africa Dialogue will be shared as the programme continues.
