Stanciu or Vaida for Secretary of State for Agriculture

Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Valeriu Tabara, is supporting his two favorites, Gheorghe Vaida and Ioan Stanciu, to be appointed Secretary of State. The position remained vacant after Adrian Radulescu demanded to be released from his duties. Valeriu Tabara expressed his preferences by saying that he would prefer the vacant position to be filled in by a professional in agriculture field, such as current chief of staff Gheorghe Vaida and DADR Alba director, Ioan Stanciu.

“I want a professional to be Secretary of State because agriculture needs more professionals, not politically appointed people. Gheorghe Vaida is a specialist in zootechny and we need competent people in this area. Furthermore, he has a very good relationship with stock raisers”, said the minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Valeriu Tabara, according to Agerpres.

Likewise, the minister mentioned in his speech the current director of DADR Alba, Ioan Stanciu, as a possible replacement for Adrian Radulescu. Ioan Stanciu is specialized in vegetables production.

“The current director from Alba, Ioan Stanciu, is also a professional and knows all agriculture areas. He’s an expert in horticulture and vegetables production and was chief for many European projects for farmers”, said the minister.

Although Valeriu Tabara is supporting these two for appointment as Secretary of State for Agriculture, the final decision will be made by coalition’s representatives.

“I hope I’ll be asked about the decision to appoint a new Secretary of State because I want to collaborate with the appointed person”, the minister added. Valeriu Tabara took over all attributions belonging to former Secretary of State, Adrian Radulescu, on September 15, until a new appointment.

Several Romanian federations and associations of stock breeders announced that they will support Gheorghe Vaida for the Secretary of State position. They supported their nomination arguing that Gheorghe Vaida has over 30 years of experience in zootechny field as well as a good professional training and good knowledge on issues concerning Romanian farmers.