The Coalition of Farmers Network (COFAN), Nigeria’s leading umbrella organisation representing millions of smallholder farmers, agripreneurs, cooperatives, and commodity associations, proudly extends a vote of confidence to the newly appointed National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda.
At a pivotal time when Nigeria is intensifying efforts to diversify its economy and ensure long-term food security, the appointment of a leader with Prof. Yilwatda’s track record, grassroots engagement, and national vision is both timely and commendable.
We commend the APC for making a bold and strategic choice. Prof. Yilwatda’s leadership experience resonates with COFAN’s mission for a more inclusive, responsive, and people-centred governance—especially in sectors vital to national development, such as agriculture.
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Agriculture remains the cornerstone of Nigeria’s economy. With the new chairman’s visionary leadership, we are confident that attention will be directed toward policies and initiatives that directly benefit rural communities, smallholder farmers, and the broader agribusiness ecosystem.
We urge the new APC leadership to prioritise farmer-friendly policies that promote productivity, value addition, and market access—especially for youth and women in agriculture.
COFAN reaffirms its full support for the APC under Prof. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda’s leadership. We stand ready to collaborate with the party in advancing sustainable agricultural development and creating opportunities for millions of Nigerian farmers.