Abuja: 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.

According to News Agency of Nigeria, the National President of COFAN, Dr. Abubakar Musa, emphasized that the agricultural sector remained the backbone of the Nigerian economy. He expressed optimism that policies and programmes directly impacting rural communities, smallholder farmers, and agribusinesses would be prioritized under the visionary leadership of the new APC chairman. Musa applauded the ruling party for what he described as a bold and strategic choice in appointing Yilwatda.

Dr. Musa stated, “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.” He further expressed belief in Yilwatda’s ability to bring stability to the party and renewed hope to critical sectors like agriculture.

COFAN reiterated its support for the APC under Yilwatda’s leadership and expressed readiness to partner with the party in advancing sustainable agricultural development across the country.