Tinubu Assures Nigerians of Cheaper Food Prices, Says Nigeria Can Feed Itself

According to Vanguard Newspaper on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured Nigerians that his administration will work towards reducing food prices, insisting that the country has enough resources and agricultural potential to feed its population.

The President made this statement during the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign rally in Dutse, the capital of Jigawa State, where he spoke about his government’s plans to improve agriculture and address the rising cost of food across the country.

Tinubu expressed confidence that Nigeria could achieve food sufficiency if the available agricultural resources were properly utilised. He noted that the country had enough fertile land, hardworking people and the necessary commitment to produce food for its growing population.

According to the President, his administration is determined to increase investment in agriculture and introduce measures that will make farming easier, improve production and reduce the cost of food in Nigerian markets.

He stated, “We have the arable land. We have the commitment. We have the people. We can feed ourselves, and we will bring the food prices down to the minimum.”

Tinubu also disclosed plans to establish six mechanised farming service centres across the country’s six geopolitical zones. The centres are expected to provide farmers with better access to modern farming equipment and improve agricultural productivity.

He further promised increased investment in irrigation and agricultural research, adding that Nigerian universities would play a greater role in developing new ideas and technologies that could improve food production.

The President believes that improving farming methods and supporting local farmers will help Nigeria reduce its dependence on imported food and strengthen the country’s economy.

Tinubu also defended the government’s decision to remove the petrol subsidy, arguing that the money saved should be directed towards important sectors such as education, agriculture and infrastructure.

He further described the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) as an important initiative for reducing poverty and providing more Nigerians with access to higher education.

However, the President’s promise to reduce food prices comes at a time when many Nigerian households are struggling with the high cost of living and increasing prices of essential commodities.

His latest assurance will therefore raise expectations among Nigerians, particularly farmers and low-income families, who are hoping for practical improvements in food production and affordability.

Whether these promises will translate into cheaper food in markets across the country remains an important issue for Nigerians to watch.

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