Simeon Ehui
@simeonehui
DG of @IITA_CGIAR & Regional Director of @CGIAR for Africa. Former Regional Director @WorldBankAfrica → →Bringing solutions to increase Food Security in Africa.
I am excited to be appointed the 8th Director General of @IITA_CGIAR and the 1st Regional Director of the @CGIAR for Africa. @IITA_CGIAR and @CGIAR will be the driving force for food system transformation in #Africa.
Congratulations to @Dr_JNsengiyumva on your appointment as Prime Minister of Rwanda. Wishing you every success in this important role. And thank you, HE @PaulKagame, for your continued trust in visionary leadership to advance Rwanda’s transformation.
Thank you, Your Excellency @PaulKagame, for your trust and confidence once again. I am deeply honored, humbled, and grateful. I pledge to serve you and Rwanda with humility and dedication under your leadership and guidance. I fully embrace the responsibility entrusted to me and…
Thank you HE @Edngirente for your outstanding leadership and dedication. It was a privilege to work with you. And kudos to President @PaulKagame for spotting such remarkable talent in service of Rwanda. Wishing you the very best in your next chapter.
I am so grateful to H.E. @PaulKagame for the honor of serving as the Prime Minister of our beloved Rwanda for the last 8 years. This journey has been deeply enriching, filled with growth, guidance, and purpose. Mr. President, I wish to express my deepest gratitude for the…
Our leaders must lead with vision—and courage. By prioritizing agriculture, we can unleash Africa’s potential and shape our own development path. For more info, read the fully commentary below I co-authored with HE President @julius_maadabio HE Governor @seyiamakinde and Dr.…
Strengthening agricultural R&D and extension services is not a luxury—it’s a necessity. Let’s equip our farmers with the tools and knowledge they need to thrive. Read the commentary below by HE @julius_maadabio HE @seyiamakinde @simeonehui and @HafezGhanem_Dev 👉🏾…
President @julius_maadabio of Sierra Leone and Governor @seyiamakinde of Oyo State, Nigeria join @simeonehui and @HafezGhanem_Dev to write about the potential of agriculture and regional trade as internal solutions to international donor flight in Africa. brookings.edu/articles/with-…
With ODA declining, we must turn to smart domestic investments and mobilize the private sector. The future of African agriculture depends on what we do today. 🔗 brookings.edu/articles/with-… #Investment #AgFinance #Development @IITA_CGIAR @CGIAR
Boosting productivity and building resilience in Africa’s food systems isn’t just about feeding people—it’s about creating jobs, generating income, and securing our future. Read our blog with HE @julius_maadabio HE @seyiamakinde @HafezGhanem_Dev @IITA_CGIAR @CGIAR 🔗…
External aid will always be helpful. But ultimately, the responsibility lies with us Africans to transform our agriculture through investments, sound policies, and strategic partnerships. @CGIAR @IITA_CGIAR @CGIAR_EMD 👉🏾brookings.edu/articles/with-…
Thank you, Your Excellency @julius_maadabio. It was an honor to co-author this piece with you, @seyiamakinde, and @HafezGhanem_Dev. Indeed, #FeedSalone is a compelling example of what bold, African-led agricultural transformation looks like. Thank you, Your Excellency…
As global aid declines, Africa must lead its own development. And our greatest potential lies in our fields. Together with Governor Makinde, @simeonehui and @HafezGhanem_Dev, I make the case for agriculture‑led transformation in @BrookingsAfrica. Sierra Leone’s #FeedSalone is…
As global aid declines, Africa must lead its own development. And our greatest potential lies in our fields. Together with Governor Makinde, @simeonehui and @HafezGhanem_Dev, I make the case for agriculture‑led transformation in @BrookingsAfrica. Sierra Leone’s #FeedSalone is…
As global aid declines, Africa must lead its own development. And our greatest potential lies in our fields. Together with Governor Makinde, @simeonehui and @HafezGhanem_Dev, @julius_maadabio makes the case for agriculture‑led transformation in @BrookingsAfrica. Sierra Leone’s…
Honored to co-author this important piece with HE @julius_maadabio, President of Sierra Leone. HE @seyiamakinde, Governor of Oyo State Nigeria, and @HafezGhanem_Dev, Senior Fellow @BrookingsInst Africa’s agriculture sector can drive inclusive growth—but only if we invest in our…
The agriculture sector holds great promise for Africa. In light of a mass retreat of foreign aid, more private and public investment must support the sector, write @julius_maadabio, @seyiamakinde, @simeonehui, and @HafezGhanem_Dev. brookings.edu/articles/with-…