Tinubu Appoints Former INEC Chairman, Attahiru Jega, as Presidential Adviser

Tinubu Appoints Former INEC Chairman, Attahiru Jega, as Presidential Adviser

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Professor Attahiru Jega, a former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), as the Presidential Adviser and Coordinator of Presidential Livestock Reforms………..READ MORE

The appointment was officially confirmed in a statement on Friday by Bayo Onanuga, the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy.

Jega has been serving as the chairman of the Presidential Committee on Livestock Reform. In September 2024, he presented a 152-page report to President Tinubu outlining strategies to address persistent conflicts between farmers and herders in Nigeria.

Speaking after submitting the report, Jega emphasized the committee’s position that both ranching and open grazing should coexist in the short term to allow for increased awareness and the development of necessary infrastructure before transitioning to full-scale ranching. The committee also recommended the adoption of modern technologies in livestock production to enhance the sector’s efficiency.

In October 2024, President Tinubu reaffirmed his confidence in the newly established Livestock Development Ministry, emphasizing its potential to transform the sector. He made these remarks during a Stakeholders’ Consultative Workshop on Livestock Reforms held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, where over 350 industry stakeholders gathered to discuss opportunities in the sector. Tinubu also highlighted growing interest from foreign investors eager to explore Nigeria’s livestock industry.

This appointment further underscores the administration’s commitment to addressing livestock-related challenges and fostering sustainable agricultural development in Nigeria.