“We Can Feed Ourselves, And We Will Bring The Food Prices Down To The Minimum–Tinubu

According to a report by The Cable, on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, President Bola Tinubu has expressed confidence that Nigeria can achieve food sufficiency through increased investment in agriculture, improved farming methods and the effective utilisation of the country’s agricultural resources.

He said his administration was committed to strengthening the agricultural sector, increasing local food production and reducing the prices of food items across the country.

The President maintained that Nigeria possessed the necessary resources and human capacity to produce enough food for its growing population without depending heavily on imported agricultural products.

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

During his address, the President highlighted agriculture as one of the important sectors his administration intended to develop as part of its efforts to improve the country’s economy and address the rising cost of living.

He assured the people that the government would continue working towards creating better conditions for farmers and increasing agricultural activities across different parts of the country.

The President explained that Nigeria had extensive arable land suitable for cultivating different types of crops and supporting large-scale agricultural production.

He noted that the country also had the human resources and commitment required to achieve food sufficiency if its agricultural potential was properly utilised.

According to him, the availability of fertile land and a large population capable of participating in agricultural activities provided the country with an opportunity to produce sufficient food for domestic consumption.

He expressed confidence that improving agricultural productivity would help address food shortages and make essential food items more affordable for Nigerians.

Tinubu further pledged that his administration would increase investment in mechanised farming to improve agricultural production and reduce the difficulties associated with traditional farming methods.

He explained that the use of modern agricultural equipment would help farmers cultivate larger portions of land, improve productivity and increase the quantity of food produced within a shorter period.

Mechanised farming, alongside other agricultural improvements, would also help strengthen the country’s food production capacity and encourage more people to participate in commercial agriculture.

The President’s commitment to expanding mechanised farming formed part of his administration’s plans to make the agricultural sector more productive and capable of meeting the country’s food requirements.

He also identified irrigation and agricultural research as important areas that would receive greater attention under his administration’s agricultural development plans.

Tinubu said investment in irrigation would help farmers overcome the challenges associated with dependence on rainfall, allowing agricultural activities to continue throughout different seasons of the year.

Improved irrigation facilities would also provide opportunities for increased cultivation, particularly in areas where water availability affects farming activities.

He added that agricultural research would contribute to developing better farming techniques, improving crop production and addressing challenges that limit the performance of the agricultural sector.

These measures, according to the President, would support the country’s efforts to increase food supply and reduce the prices of agricultural products.

The President maintained that Nigeria had the necessary agricultural resources, human capacity and determination to feed its population if the available opportunities were properly harnessed.

He said his administration would continue pursuing measures aimed at increasing domestic food production, supporting farmers and improving the country’s agricultural capacity.

Tinubu also linked the planned expansion of agricultural activities to his commitment to reducing the cost of food and making essential commodities more accessible to ordinary Nigerians.

Speaking at the APC presidential campaign rally in Dutse, Jigawa State, he said: “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.”

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