In Jigawa, Tinubu Unveils Plan To Reduce Food Prices Through Mechanised Farming

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The President made the announcement on Tuesday at the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign rally in Jigawa State, where he outlined his administration’s agricultural plans and other measures to improve the country’s food security.

Tinubu said the government would support small-scale farmers through subsidised farming initiatives, improved access to financing and the introduction of mechanised farming facilities.

“We will subsidise farming. We will reward small-scale farmers. Interest-free loans for farmers are coming. Prosperity is coming,” he said.

The President further disclosed that his administration would establish mechanised farming service centres in six geopolitical zones to improve farming operations and increase agricultural productivity.

“We are going to install mechanised farming service centres in six geopolitical locations,” he stated.

He also promised to strengthen agricultural research and development through universities, noting that Nigeria has the arable land, manpower and commitment required to achieve food self-sufficiency.

“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 said.

The President identified mechanisation, irrigation and improved utilisation of arable land as key components of his administration’s agricultural strategy.

He said the government’s interventions would help farmers increase output, improve food availability and ultimately bring down the cost of food across the country.

Tinubu also dismissed calls for the restoration of fuel subsidy, insisting that the policy would not be reversed.

“To those who say subsidy is coming back, it’s a lie. Don’t let them lie to you again. It’s not going to come back,” he declared.

According to him, retaining the resources saved from subsidy removal would enable the government to invest in critical sectors, including agriculture, education and infrastructure.

“We cannot spend the future of our children today and feel that they will owe tomorrow. No. They have to be in school. We have to invest in their education. We have to invest in agriculture,” he said.

On education, Tinubu described the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) as a weapon against poverty, adding that funds recovered from irregularities by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), as well as assets forfeited through irregularities, would be channelled towards financing the scheme.

The President also reiterated his administration’s commitment to tackling insecurity, promising to strengthen the armed forces and police while improving the welfare of security personnel.

He urged residents to cooperate with security agencies by sharing information that could help identify and prevent security threats in their communities.

Tinubu also praised Jigawa State Governor, Umar Namadi, for his performance, describing him as hardworking and urging residents to support his bid for a second term.

At the rally, the President unveiled the APC manifesto, which outlines commitments in healthcare, education, electricity, housing, job creation and economic development.

Earlier, Tinubu inaugurated four projects in Jigawa State: the Renewed Hope Technical Services Centre, the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Multipurpose Skills Acquisition Centre, the state’s agricultural mechanisation programme and a dualised road project in Dutse.

The projects are designed to strengthen technical education, skills acquisition, agricultural mechanisation and road infrastructure in the state.

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