Yobe State Governor, Hon. Mai Mala Buni, has approved the appointment of a new Board of Directors for the Nigerian Food Corporation (NFC), marking the beginning of a sweeping restructuring of the state’s agro-industrial sector.
The announcement was made by the newly appointed Board Chairman, Dr. Sa’id Alkali Kori, who praised Governor Buni’s “visionary leadership” and commitment to agricultural reform and food security.
The restructuring will transform the NFC into a central holding company with oversight of six key agro-industrial assets, including Nguru Oil Mills, Yobe Flour & Feeds Mills, Wheat Flour Global Mills, Yobe Fertilizer Blending Company, Damaturu Modern Abattoir, and Nigerian Food Company Limited (est. 1963).
According to Dr. Kori, the consolidated structure is designed to streamline operations, foster synergy, and boost productivity across Yobe’s agro-food value chain.
The appointments include, Dr. Sa’id Alkali Kori as the chairman, Dr. Babagana Mohammed Adam, Managing director/CEO, Samaila Hassan Yusuf, executive director/COO (Business Development & Operations) while Hussaini Tela Zimbo as the executive director/CFO (Finance & Strategy)
Other non-executive members include Liman Ibrahim Ali (Agribusiness Expert), Dr. Aliyu Chikaji (DG, Yobe State PPP Agency), Hamza Saidu (MD, Yobe Investment Company), and Barr. Mohammed Nur Babazau, Esq (Legal Adviser).
Dr. Kori, while urging board members to submit their vision statements, expressed confidence in the team’s capacity to deliver.
“Together, we will make a meaningful impact in the lives of our people, drive growth, innovation, and ensure food security in our state,” he said.
The overhaul of the NFC forms a cornerstone of the Buni administration’s strategy to position Yobe as a hub for agricultural production and industrialization, with the ultimate goal of strengthening food security and boosting the state’s economy.
