The Senate Press Corps of the National Assembly has conferred the “Award of Excellence for Strategic Synergy for Good Governance” on the Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Aliyu Abdullahi.
The award presentation took place at an elaborate ceremony held at the NICON Luxury Hotel, Abuja and was attended by several dignitaries.
Receiving the award, an elated Abdullahi expressed gratitude to the corps for the recognition and reaffirmed his commitment to maintaining a positive relationship with the media. He likened the award to injecting “CNG (compressed natural gas) into an engine,” stating that it would motivate him to go further in his public service endeavors.
Dedicating the award to “Nigerians who have been yearning for good governance,” Abdullahi acknowledged the challenges involved in governance. He commended President Bola Tinubu for his dedication to delivering good governance to the nation.
A veterinary surgeon, Abdullahi served in the 8th and 9th Senate from 2015 to 2023. He was the spokesperson of the 8th Senate and Deputy Chief Whip of the 9th Senate. He assumed office as the Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security in August 2023.
