NALDA reiterates commitment to transform agricultural sector

Cornelius Adebayo, executive secretary/chief executive officer of the National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA), has reiterated the commitment of the authority to transforming Nigeria’s agricultural sector.

Speaking at a capacity building workshop for State Coordinators of the authority in the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in Abuja with the theme: ‘Leading Nigeria’s Agricultural Revolution: Steering NALDA Towards Excellence (From Vision To Abundance, Creating Strategic Alignment To Drive Results and Scale Impact),’ Adebayo charged the state coordinators to key into the 2031 Strategic Vision to ensure that the Authority delivers on its statutory mandate to achieve food security and sovereignty for the country.

The NALDA boss noted that the retreat was organized to align the coordinators with the vision of the management to ensure synergy and diligent implementation of the Authority’s initiatives and projects.

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Speaking on the importance of the retreat, he said, “Just a few weeks ago, we held a retreat for the directors and Heads of departments and units of the Authority, and we believe that we would have a structural problem if there is a disconnect between the headquarters and state coordinators, hence this retreat. ”

Adebayo added that as NALDA’s field officers in the 36 states and FCT, the coordinators are in charge of the execution of the Authority’s projects in their areas of jurisdictions.

He stated, “You (coordinators are at the center of the execution of NALDA’s projects. I charge you all to leave this retreat with a new mindset that you are part of a new beginning to transform Nigeria’s agricultural sector.

“Nigeria is waiting for you. Together, we can build Nigeria of our dreams and NALDA is at the center of achieving that.”

Ruth Tene Natsa

Ruth Tene, Assistant Editor, Agric/Solid Minerals/INEC Ruth Tene is an award-winning journalist with over 15 years experience in developmental reporting across several newsrooms, as a reporter, editor and other managerial roles. She holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism from the University of Maiduguri among several other certifications She has attended several trainings and certifications both locally and internationally and has been recognized for her impactful work in humanitarian reporting, receiving the Gold Award for Humanitarian Services from the Amazing Grace Foundation. She is also a recipient of the Home Alliance Fellowship, reflecting her commitment to fostering a more humane, safer and more sustainable planet. An active member of professional journalism bodies, Ruth is affiliated with the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), the National Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), and the Agricultural Correspondents Association of Nigeria (ACAN), where she continues to advocate for excellence, ethical reporting, and development-focused journalism.