Malam Mohammed Kabir, former Registrar of the Surveyors Council of Nigeria, has been nominated by the African Union (AU) as an Ambassador to promote its Agenda 2063. The nomination, conveyed in a letter from Ambassador Amara Thecla Orakwe, Chairperson of the AU’s Nomination and Screening Committee, recognizes Kabir’s exceptional leadership, diplomatic skills, and commitment to Agenda 2063’s goals.
Agenda 2063 Ambassadors are strategically selected to represent Africa globally, advocating for policies and initiatives that advance the continent’s economic and human development. Their roles encompass fostering cross-border collaboration, driving economic growth, and championing African interests internationally. Kabir’s extensive experience and expertise will be instrumental in achieving Agenda 2063’s vision, particularly its second aspiration: a politically united and integrated continent founded on Pan-Africanism.
Agenda 2063, launched in 2013, is Africa’s blueprint for development, encompassing seven aspirations to create “The Africa We Want.” The AU emphasizes the need for concerted action from all stakeholders to realize its vision of “an integrated, prosperous and peaceful Africa.” Kabir’s nomination reflects the AU’s commitment to this goal and acknowledges his significant contributions to land governance and development.
Kabir’s impressive resume includes leadership roles in numerous organizations, including the International Federation of Surveyors-Africa Regional Network (Chair), the African Land Surveyors Forum (Co-Chair), and the African representative in the China-Africa Geospatial Information Cooperation. He’s a registered surveyor, a fellow of several prestigious institutions, and has extensive experience in geoinformatics, land administration, policy, and inclusive development. His work has spanned various international and national platforms, including the United Nations, the World Bank, and various African Union initiatives. He has consistently championed sustainable land management and reform through significant contributions to Nigerian land policy and the implementation of fit-for-purpose land administration. His recent convening of the 1st African Women Land Professional Associations Conference and the first High-level Forum Meeting of Presidents of land professional associations in Africa further underscore his commitment to inclusive development across the continent.
The AU urges Kabir to prepare for the formal conferment of his ambassadorship, signaling their anticipation of his contributions to realizing Agenda 2063’s vision of a prosperous and harmonious Africa.
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