By Abubakar Yunusa
The Youth Association of Agriculture Forum (YAA) has hailed the ongoing transformation at the Nigerian Agricultural Insurance Corporation (NAIC), describing it as one of the boldest reforms in the agency’s history under its Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Dr Yazid Shehu Umar Danfulani.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu appointed Danfulani earlier this year to spearhead a new chapter for NAIC.
According to the association,Since taking the helm, he has rolled out sweeping changes aimed at modernising agricultural insurance, expanding its reach, and strengthening its role in national food security and climate resilience.
In a statement on Wednesday, YAA secretary Mr Stephen Idoko Uche said Danfulani’s tenure had been defined by “a dynamic reform agenda” that was breathing new life into the corporation and making it more responsive to farmers’ needs.
One of the major milestones has been the digitisation of NAIC’s core services. Policy enrolment, claims processing, and farmer outreach are now handled through digital platforms, drastically reducing turnaround times and improving transparency.
This, Uche said, had restored confidence among stakeholders and boosted public trust.
According to him,”NAIC has also widened its coverage, reaching previously neglected farming communities, including smallholder farmers, women-led agribusinesses and youth cooperatives.
