The Niger Delta Youth Congress has publicly endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent appointment of Dr. Yazid Shehu Danfulani to serve as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Agricultural Insurance Corporation. The youth organization’s statement, released by National Coordinator Comrade Israel Uwejeyan, frames the appointment as a demonstration of presidential commitment to agricultural development and national food security objectives.
Central to the NDYC’s endorsement is their emphasis on youth representation in leadership positions. The organization views Dr. Danfulani’s appointment as symbolic of the administration’s confidence in younger leaders’ capacity to drive institutional transformation. They positioned the decision as particularly meaningful for Nigerian youth seeking recognition of their professional capabilities within government structures.
The statement outlines Dr. Danfulani’s professional qualifications, including his background in banking and business administration sectors. His academic credentials encompass undergraduate studies in Business Administration and postgraduate work in Arts and Management completed at the University of Hertfordshire. The NDYC referenced his previous roles with the Central Bank of Nigeria and his service as Zamfara State’s Commissioner for Commerce and Industry as relevant preparation for his new responsibilities.
The organization articulated expectations that Dr. Danfulani’s tenure will result in expanded insurance coverage for Nigerian farmers and enhanced risk mitigation strategies for agricultural ventures. They specifically noted anticipated benefits for the Niger Delta region, citing agriculture’s continued importance to the area’s economic foundation. The NDYC concluded by pledging organizational support for the new appointee’s initiatives.