The Arewa Agricultural Forum has commended the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the National Agricultural Insurance Corporation, Hon. Yazeed Shehu Danfulani, for reaffirming his commitment to President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
The Secretary of the forum, Abdulwahab Kure, in a statement issued in Kaduna on Monday, said Danfulani’s support would strengthen the fight against agricultural and food insecurity in Nigeria.
Kure said NAIC remained pivotal in advancing Federal Government policies by providing insurance cover to farmers against risks and uncertainties.
He explained that aligning NAIC’s programmes with the Renewed Hope Agenda would boost food production and protect millions of farmers.
According to him, agriculture is still the backbone of Nigeria’s economy, and NAIC’s commitment to safeguarding farmers against climate change, natural disasters, and other threats would restore confidence in the sector.
Kure assured Nigerians that Danfulani leadership would prioritise efficiency, transparency, and inclusiveness, while forging partnerships with farmers’ cooperatives, agribusinesses, and financial institutions.
He noted that NAIC’s innovative insurance solutions would empower farmers, reduce risks, and enhance productivity, thereby contributing to national food sufficiency.
Kure also pledged to mobilise resources, technology, and human capital to reposition NAIC as a key driver of agricultural resilience.
He called on Nigerians to support the Federal Government’s agricultural transformation drive, expressing optimism that sustained collaboration would deliver tangible benefits to farmers, especially in rural areas.