By NAN
Nigeria Young Farmers Network has appointed Abubakar Bamai Musa, a 29-year-old indigene of Yobe State endowed with wealth of experience across various agricultural value chains.
Usman Princess Soburat, the Publicity Secretrary of the organisation who disclosed this in a press statement issued in Abuja, said his appointment takes off with immediate effect.
According to the statement, Musa has accomplished his task as a young farmer from the North East of Nigeria, and has been appointed as the National Coordinator of the group.
The Nigeria Young Farmers Network is the largest organization of young people in agriculture across the sub saharan African region with over 2.5m members nationwide.
The statement said Nigeria Young Farmers Network has the vision to unlock the potential of Modern Agriculture in Nigeria through youth engagement.
“It’s mission is to mobilize, educate, train and connect young people to the opportunities in Modern Agriculture using global best practices.
“It seeks to rebrand the image of Agriculture in Nigeria and across Africa by engaging technology and enterprise solutions,” the statement said.
By his appointment, Abubakar Bamai Musa takes charge of leading the organization to achieve its set goals and objectives in collaboration with various critical stakeholders.
His responsibility and functions shall include but not limited to; Bringing his cognate competencies and passion to drive the activities and national programs of the NYFN,
He is also sadled with the responsibility to work in liaison with the public and private sector stakeholders, coordination of state offices, Government and Public relations with relevant agencies, collaborate with other officers of NYFN. (NAN)