Mohammed Salasi Idris has over 25 years of experience in agricultural development, agro-input systems, and project management across Nigeria’s public and private sectors. He currently serves as IFDC’s Nigeria Country Representative and the Program Director of HortiNigeria, where he has successfully led strategic partnerships, policy engagement, and scaling of horticultural innovations. He previously served as IFDC’s Nigeria Country Representative from 2015 to 2021.
A seasoned expert in market systems development, Idris has led and contributed to numerous high-impact initiatives supported by DGIS, EKN, USAID, DFID (now FCDO), the World Bank, and IFAD. His portfolio includes leadership of the Feed the Future Nigeria Rural Resilience Activity, the TRIMING project, and the OCP Agribooster Program, among others.
Idris’s work has involved engaging with federal ministries, over 20 state governments, agro-dealers, farmer groups, and development partners, uniquely positioning him to further strengthen IFDC’s presence and impact in Nigeria.
Idris holds a master’s degree in Agribusiness from the Rome Business School and a postgraduate diploma in Agricultural Economics and Extension from Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, Nigeria.