In a significant move to revitalize the state’s agro-industrial sector, His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Yobe State, Hon. (Dr) Mai Mala Buni CON, has approved the appointment of a new Board of Directors for the Nigerian Food Corporation (NFC), heralding a major corporate restructuring.
The newly appointed Chairman of the Board, Dr. Sa’id Alkali Kori, announced the appointments in a formal communication to the directors, praising Governor Buni’s “visionary leadership” and “unwavering support” for agricultural reforms and food security initiatives in the state.
The restructuring plan will transform the NFC into a central holding company, consolidating oversight of six critical state agro-industrial assets under a single, unified board. This strategic shift is designed to streamline operations, foster synergy, and drive growth and innovation across Yobe’s entire agro-food value chain.
A Unified Board for a Consolidated Future
The newly constituted board brings together a blend of executive leadership, institutional representation, and expert knowledge. The key appointments are:
· Dr. Sa’id Alkali Kori – Chairman of the Board
· Dr. Babagana Mohammed – Managing Director/CEO
· Samaila Hassan Yusuf – Executive Director/COO (Business Development and Operations)
· Hussaini Zimbohimboh – Executive Director/CFO (Finance and Strategy)
The board also includes non-executive directors providing critical oversight: Liman Ali Ibrahim (Agribusiness Expert), Dr. Aliyu Chikaji (DG, Yobe State Agency for Public-Private Partnership), Hamza Saidu (MD, Yobe Investment Company), and Barr. Mohammed Nur Babazau, Esq (Legal Adviser).
Under the new structure, this same board will govern all six subsidiaries:
- Nigerian Food Company Limited (1963)
- Nguru Oil Mills Limited (1971)
- Yobe Flour & Feeds Mills Company Limited (1996)
- Wheat Flour Global Mills Company Limited (2004)
- Yobe State Fertilizer Blending Co. Gujba Ltd (2003)
- Damaturu Modern Abattoir
A New Chapter for Yobe’s Agro-Industrial Sector
In his statement, Dr. Kori expressed confidence in the board’s ability to deliver on its mandate. “I am confident that together, we will make a meaningful impact in the lives of our people and drive growth, innovation, and food security in our state,” he stated.
He has called upon each board member to submit their profiles and a vision statement outlining their contribution to the NFC’s future, emphasizing the need for collaborative and effective governance.
This overhaul of the NFC is seen as a cornerstone of the Buni administration’s broader strategy to position Yobe State as a leader in agricultural production and industrialisation, ultimately boosting economic development and ensuring sustainable food security for the region
