Group tasks APC chairman on farmer-friendly policies for improved productivity
By Felicia Imohimi
Coalition of Farmers Network (COFAN) has tasked Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, National Chairman, All Progressives Party (APC), to champion farmer-friendly policies that would improve productivity of women and youth in agriculture.
The organisation also charged Yilwatda to put in place mechanisms that would bring about improvement, adding that this would ensure value addition and access to markets.
The National President of COFAN, Dr Abubakar Musa, said that the agricultural sector remained the backbone of the Nigerian economy.
He added that COFAN was optimistic that policies and programmes that directly impact rural communities, smallholder farmers and agribusinesses would be prioritised under the visionary leadership of the new APC chairman.
He applauded the ruling party for making a bold and strategic choice in Yilwatda.
“We issue a strong vote of confidence in the newly appointed national chairman of the APC Yilwatda.
“At this critical time when Nigeria is consolidating efforts to diversify the economy and ensure food security, the emergence of a leader with proven competence, grassroots connection, and deep national insight is timely and commendable.
“We believe he will bring not only stability to the party but also renewed hope to critical sectors like agriculture.
“COFAN reiterates its support to APC under the leadership of Yilwatda, and we stand ready to partner with the party in advancing the cause of sustainable agricultural development across the country,’’ he said.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that COFAN is a foremost umbrella body representing millions of smallholder farmers, agripreneurs, cooperative groups, and commodity associations across Nigeria. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)
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