“I Promise You Greater Investment In Agriculture, Mechanisation, Irrigation–Tinubu

According to a report by The Nation, on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared that his administration will not restore the petrol subsidy regime, insisting that the country cannot continue using resources meant for education and long-term development to finance consumption subsidies.

He maintained that the removal of the subsidy had created opportunities for the government to redirect public funds towards critical sectors of the economy, including agriculture, education and infrastructure.

The President also announced plans to introduce interest-free loans for small-scale farmers and establish agricultural mechanisation service centres across the country’s six geopolitical zones.

He said the measures were part of his administration’s efforts to increase food production, reduce food prices and improve the economic conditions of farmers and rural communities.

Tinubu made the declaration on Tuesday while addressing supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the party’s presidential campaign rally in Dutse, the Jigawa State capital.

During the rally, he dismissed suggestions that his administration might reverse the decision to remove petrol subsidy, arguing that returning to the previous arrangement would affect the government’s ability to finance important development programmes.

He explained that the resources saved from the subsidy removal were needed to support investments that could improve the country’s economic and social development.

The President maintained that his administration would continue implementing its economic reforms while introducing additional measures to address the challenges facing Nigerians and expand opportunities for future generations.

The President, who formally unveiled the APC manifesto for the 2027 presidential election later in the evening, said his administration remained committed to consolidating its economic policies and improving the living standards of citizens.

Before attending the campaign rally, Tinubu commissioned several projects executed by the Jigawa State Government.

The projects included the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Multipurpose Skills Acquisition Centre and a three-kilometre section of the 15-kilometre Police-to-Palace Road network, both located in Dutse.

The commissioning activities formed part of his engagements in the state before addressing party supporters.

Tinubu’s remarks at the rally also focused on the need to strengthen agriculture and ensure that farmers received the necessary financial and technical assistance to increase production.

Outlining his administration’s agricultural development plans, Tinubu announced that smallholder farmers would benefit from interest-free credit facilities to enable them to expand their farming activities and reduce the financial difficulties associated with agricultural production.

He explained that the proposed loans would provide farmers with additional financial support to purchase necessary farming inputs and improve their production capacity.

The President also disclosed that agricultural mechanisation service centres would be established across the six geopolitical zones to improve access to modern farming equipment.

He said the centres would help farmers adopt improved agricultural methods and increase productivity.

Tinubu further identified irrigation, agricultural research and development as important areas that would receive greater attention under his administration as part of efforts to strengthen the country’s food production system.

Tinubu also explained that universities would be encouraged to take on greater responsibilities in agricultural research and development.

According to him, higher institutions would contribute to finding solutions to challenges affecting food production and the effective utilisation of available farmland.

He said research activities would help improve farming techniques, encourage innovation and strengthen the country’s agricultural capacity.

The President expressed confidence that Nigeria had sufficient arable land, manpower and agricultural resources to achieve food self-sufficiency if the necessary investments and support systems were put in place.

He maintained that improving access to modern equipment, financial assistance and irrigation facilities would help farmers increase their output and contribute to reducing the cost of food across the country.

The President reiterated that his administration would continue investing in agriculture and supporting farmers rather than returning to the previous petrol subsidy arrangement.

He argued that the country’s resources should be directed towards programmes capable of improving food production, strengthening education and supporting long-term national development.

Tinubu maintained that mechanisation, irrigation and the productive use of available farmland were necessary to achieving food security and improving the livelihoods of Nigerians, particularly those living in rural communities.

He also assured farmers and other residents that his government would increase its commitment to agricultural development through the proposed financial support and mechanisation initiatives.

He said, “I promise you greater investment in agriculture, mechanisation, irrigation and the productive use of our arable land.”

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