Two influential northern advocacy groups, the Northern Awareness Network (NAN) and the Northern Stakeholders Consultative Forum (NSCF), have commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointing Dr. Yazeed Shehu Danfulani as the new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Agricultural Insurance Corporation (NAIC).
Describing the appointment as strategic and timely, the groups said it reflects a renewed commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s agricultural resilience and empowering a new generation of leaders.
In separate statements released on Saturday, both NAN and NSCF lauded the President for what they called a “visionary move” that prioritizes youth inclusion and the revitalization of the agricultural sector.
Chairman of NAN, Salifu Suleiman, said Dr. Danfulani’s elevation signals President Tinubu’s resolve to deepen food security through agricultural reforms and insurance protections tailored to the realities of Nigerian farmers.
Dr. Danfulani is a dynamic and innovative leader from Zamfara State, Suleiman said, stressing that he possesses the energy, expertise, and commitment required to tackle pressing challenges such as climate change, pest infestations, and crop failures.
Speaking on behalf of NAN, he emphasised that Danfulani’s vast experience in agriculture-related policy and finance makes him well-positioned to steer NAIC at a time when agricultural insurance is vital to sustaining Nigeria’s food economy.
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Danfulani’s appointment, according to NAN, is a clear indication that the Tinubu administration understands the importance of building robust agricultural insurance systems to cushion farmers against losses.
Echoing similar sentiments, the Northern Stakeholders Consultative Forum (NSCF), through its chairman, Danjuma Paul, congratulated Dr. Danfulani and described his appointment as a milestone in youth empowerment and national development.
The forum highlighted Danfulani’s academic pedigree, including a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and a Master’s in Arts and Management from the University of Hertfordshire, United Kingdom. It also noted his professional background in the banking sector, his service at the Central Bank of Nigeria, and his role as former Commissioner for Commerce and Industry in Zamfara State.