Former president, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, has declared that only leaders with strong political will to formulate and implement innovative policies in agriculture that could make the desired impact towards improving food production and meaningfully reducing hunger in Africa.
Speaking during his keynote statement at the inaugural CGIARS Science Week which opened in Nairobi, Kenya, President Jonathan also stressed the importance of deploying science and technology in advancing agriculture and development on the continent, noting that political will is crucial in driving it.
The former President also counselled African leaders to devote more time to matters concerning the welfare of the people and expend less energy and resources on seeking to hold on to leadership.