H.E. Moses Vilakati,

H.E. Mr. Moses Vilakati, the Commissioner for Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy and Sustainable Environment at the African Union Commission, is a Swazi national with over 30 years’ experience in development, environmental conversations, climate change, sustainable tourism. Prior to his election in 2025 as African Union Commissioner, H.E Vilakati has been Minister for 10 years in succession, in the ministry of Agriculture and Tourism and environmental affairs respectively During her tenure at the Ministry several policies and strategies were implemented during this period. The key strategies included the introduction of input subsidy to farmers, intensifying the dairy industry, expansion of high value agricultural production, particularly in rural areas. Some of the policies developed were Veterinary public health for safety of consumers as well as pesticides management for regulating the use of chemicals. H.E Vilakati has served serious boards, as non-executive Chairman and Board member