“We Are Going To Install A Mechanised Farming Service Centre In Six Geographical Locations–Tinubu

According to a report by Vanguard, on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, President Bola Tinubu has ruled out the possibility of restoring the fuel subsidy, maintaining that his administration would continue to direct government resources towards agriculture, education and other sectors considered important to the country’s development.

The President said rather than bringing back the subsidy, his government would expand support for farmers, improve agricultural production and introduce measures to make farming more accessible to Nigerians.

He explained that investing in agriculture would help strengthen food production, improve food security and reduce the challenges associated with the rising cost of living.

Tinubu also reiterated his commitment to providing financial assistance to farmers, particularly those operating on a small scale, through interest-free loans and other agricultural support programmes.

Tinubu made the remarks on Tuesday while addressing supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the presidential campaign rally held at Dutse Township Stadium in Jigawa State.

The rally formed part of the party’s nationwide campaign activities ahead of the 2027 general election.

During his address, the President spoke about his administration’s economic policies, particularly the decision to remove the fuel subsidy and the government’s plans to support agricultural development.

He maintained that public resources should be channelled towards programmes capable of improving the welfare of Nigerians and creating opportunities across different sectors.

He also used the occasion to outline some of the measures his administration intended to pursue to strengthen farming activities and improve the country’s food supply.

Addressing the controversy surrounding the fuel subsidy, Tinubu dismissed claims that his administration would restore the payment, describing such claims as false.

He argued that government resources should be directed towards productive sectors such as education and agriculture instead of returning to the previous subsidy arrangement.

The President maintained that investing in these areas would provide opportunities for citizens and contribute to the country’s economic development.

He also emphasised that agriculture remained an important sector that required greater government attention, particularly because of its role in food production, employment generation and economic growth.

According to him, supporting farmers and improving agricultural activities would help the country achieve its food security objectives.

The President further promised that his administration would introduce additional support measures for farmers, including subsidies for farming activities and rewards for small-scale agricultural producers.

He said the government recognised the contributions of small-scale farmers to food production and would take steps to encourage them to increase their output.

Tinubu explained that interest-free loans would be made available to farmers to help them finance their agricultural activities without the additional burden of paying interest.

The proposed financial support is expected to assist farmers in meeting some of their farming expenses, expanding production and improving their ability to participate in the agricultural sector.

He also reiterated that the government would continue to prioritise initiatives capable of improving the conditions of farmers and strengthening food production across the country.

Tinubu also disclosed that his administration planned to establish mechanised farming service centres in six locations representing the country’s six geographical zones.

He said the initiative would promote the use of modern agricultural equipment and encourage more efficient farming practices.

The President explained that mechanisation would form part of the government’s efforts to improve agricultural productivity and support farmers in carrying out their activities.

The establishment of the centres is intended to provide greater access to mechanised farming services and reduce the difficulties associated with traditional farming methods.

He further linked the planned investment to his administration’s commitment to achieving food security and improving the availability of agricultural products in the Nigerian market.

The President reiterated that his administration would continue to support agriculture through farming subsidies, financial assistance and investment in mechanised farming facilities.

He maintained that small-scale farmers would receive particular attention through the proposed interest-free loan programme, while the planned service centres would help improve access to modern farming equipment.

Tinubu also restated his position against restoring fuel subsidy, arguing that government resources should be channelled towards agriculture and education.

He said, “We will subsidise farming. We will reward small-scale farmers. Interest-free loans for farmers are coming. Prosperity is coming. Food security will happen. I hope you hear me, Jigawa. You hear me, Jigawa. There will be interest-free loans for small-scale farmers. We are going to install a mechanised farming service centre in six geographical locations: mechanised farming.”

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