- Nigeria Gaining Ground in Global Agriculture – Tinubu
- Tinubu said the government’s reforms are designed to make agriculture more attractive to young Nigerians.
- Over 2,000 advanced tractors, 50 industrial-grade land preparation bulldozers available
President Bola Tinubu on Monday stated that his administration is delivering on its commitment to transform Nigeria into a global leader in agriculture.
Eko Hot Blog reports that speaking at the launch of the Renewed Hope Agricultural Mechanisation Programme in Abuja, Tinubu said the government’s reforms are designed to make agriculture more attractive to young Nigerians.
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He added that the Federal Government is collaborating with international partners to equip young people with skills in modern agriculture, enabling them to become financially independent.
Tinubu noted that his administration’s approach involves year-round farming to significantly reduce the country’s long-standing exposure to seasonal shortages and food insecurity.
He also praised the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security for its proactive measures in tackling the food crisis and helping to stabilize the nation’s food supply.
“We have here over 2,000 advanced tractors, 50 industrial-grade land preparation bulldozers, 12 fully equipped mobile workshops, and 9,000-plus specialised farming implements.
“This equipment, when deployed will empower mechanisation and service providers, create job opportunities, and make farming easy and sexier for our young ones.
“You don’t have to use an 18th-century method for a 21st-century agricultural farming implement.
“We have friends across the world. We have Belarus committed to a programme that will empower our youths, teach them how to do things, get them off the street, empower them in technology, review mechanisation, and empower them in machine repairs and fabrication.
“The allocation of this equipment throughout the country will do a lot. Given our nation’s arable land and favourable climate that we have, we must seize the opportunity to achieve complete agricultural independence and food sovereignty.
“To all stakeholders receiving this equipment, deploy with maximum efficiency. We will work with you; we will supervise you at various locations and we will hold you accountable.
“Let history record this day as the beginning of Nigeria’s agricultural renaissance where modern technology meets our farmers’ legendary resilience to create unprecedented prosperity.” Tinubu added.
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