By Kehinde Akinpelu, Ilorin
The Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA), Engr. Cornelius Olusegun Adebayo, has received glowing tributes from farmers’ organisations in Kwara State and the North Central region as he marks his birthday.
Among the groups that felicitated the NALDA boss are the All Farmers Alliance for Tinubu Renewed Hope Re-Election 2027, North Central and the Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN), Kwara State Chapter, both of which commended his contributions to agricultural development, food security, and rural transformation.
In a congratulatory message, the North Central Coordinator of the All Farmers Alliance for Tinubu Renewed Hope Re-Election 2027, Mohammed Salihu, described Engr. Adebayo as a committed public servant whose leadership at NALDA continues to positively impact farmers and rural communities across Kwara State and Nigeria.
Salihu particularly praised Adebayo’s role in driving the Renewed Hope Mega Farm Project, describing the initiative as a strategic intervention that is creating employment opportunities, empowering farmers, expanding agricultural production, and supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda on food security.
According to him, the NALDA boss has demonstrated visionary leadership through programmes aimed at making agriculture more productive, attractive, and economically rewarding for Nigerians.
He prayed for God’s continued guidance, wisdom, sound health, and greater accomplishments for Engr. Adebayo in the years ahead.
Similarly, the Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN), Kwara State Chapter, joined family members, associates, friends, and well-wishers in celebrating the NALDA chief executive, describing him as an exceptional leader whose dedication has transformed the agricultural sector.
The association’s State Coordinator, Mohammed Salihu, commended Adebayo’s philanthropic disposition and unwavering commitment to initiatives that have strengthened agricultural production and enhanced food security in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of the Tinubu administration.
He noted that the NALDA boss has consistently demonstrated uncommon leadership qualities, humility, integrity, compassion, and an unwavering passion for improving the lives of farmers across the country.
“Happy birthday to a man of many parts; a distinguished philanthropist, a listening and visionary leader with remarkable capacity, great wisdom, humility, integrity, and compassion. You are a leader who genuinely cares about the welfare of farmers and the development of the agricultural sector,” the RIFAN coordinator said.
The association also expressed appreciation for Adebayo’s commitment to driving sustainable agricultural development through NALDA’s programmes and interventions, which it said have continued to boost farmers’ productivity and rural livelihoods.
The two organisations jointly prayed for God’s protection, good health, peace, wisdom, and many more years of impactful service for Engr. Adebayo as he continues to champion agricultural transformation and national food security.
The story consolidates both statements into a single, newspaper-style report while eliminating repetition and preserving the key messages from both organisations.