Arief Prasetyo Adi Lengser, Minister Of Agriculture Amran Sulaiman Takes Over Control Of The National Food Agency

Amran Sulaiman. (ANTARA)

JAKARTA - Minister of Agriculture (Mentan) Amran Sulaiman is scheduled to undergo the handover of the position of Head of the National Food Agency (Bapanas) tomorrow, Monday, October 13. Previously, the position was filled by Arief Prasetyo Adi.

Based on the schedule, the handover ceremony will be held at 10.15 WIB, at the National Food Agency Office, JI. Harsono RM No. 3 South Jakarta.

"The handover of the Position (Sertijab) of the Head of the National Food Agency on Monday, October 13, 2025. At 10.15 WIB until finished," reads the invitation received by VOI, Sunday, October 12.

Previously, President Prabowo Subianto dismissed Arief Prasetyo Adi from his position as Head of the National Food Agency (Bapanas) and appointed Agriculture Minister Amran Sulaiman to fill the position.

The dismissal and appointment are contained in Presidential Decree (Keppres) Number 116 of 2025 concerning the Dismissal and Appointment of the Head of the National Food Agency, which was set in Jakarta on Thursday, October 9, 2025.

In considering the Presidential Decree, President Prabowo stated that the replacement was carried out in order to increase the effectiveness of implementing government duties in the food sector.

"Looking at it, it is necessary to dismiss the Head of the National Food Agency who was appointed with Presidential Decree Number 7/M of 2022," the Presidential Decree reads, quoted Friday, October 10.

The President thanked Arief Prasetyo Adi for his dedication and services during his tenure.

"Resign with respect Arief Prasetyo Adi as Head of the National Food Agency, accompanied by thanks for his service and services while holding the position," reads the Presidential Decree.

Through this Presidential Decree, the government has appointed Amran Sulaiman to serve as Head of Badanas, with financial rights and other facilities in accordance with the provisions of the legislation.

"This Presidential Decree comes into effect on the date of stipulation," reads the Presidential Decree.