Africa Food Prize

According to the company, "The Yara Prize aims at celebrating significant achievements related to food and nutrition security and sustainable agriculture with a transformative power.

[3][4] The choice of recipient received criticism in Norway from human rights organisations and exiled Ethiopians, due to his political history.

[8] Human Rights Watch stated that Indeed, Prime Minister Meles has poured more resources into agricultural development than most African leaders.

[12] The first Africa Food Price winner was Kayano F. Nwanze, president of the International Fund for Agricultural Development.

Obasanjo stated that "Dr. Nwanze's accomplishments on behalf of African farmers are a reminder of what's possible when you combine passion, good ideas, commitment, focus, hard work and dedication.