2027: Tinubu promises to establish six mechanised farming centres in Jigawa

President Bola Tinubu has said Nigeria has enough arable land, human capital, and resolve to achieve food self-sufficiency, pledging to establish mechanised farming centres across the country’s six geopolitical zones.

President Tinubu made this commitment on Tuesday while addressing supporters at a rally in Dutse, the capital of Jigawa State.

“We have to invest in agriculture; we will subsidise farming; we will reward small-scale farmers; interest-free loans for farmers are coming; prosperity is coming; food security will happen,” the president stated

He added that his administration is determined to scale up agricultural productivity by establishing mechanised farming centres across the country and encouraging tertiary institutions to expand research and development in the sector.

“We are going to install mechanised farming centres in six geographical locations. Our universities will be involved in research and development more in agriculture than ever before,” he said.

The president also renewed his administration’s pledge to deliver reliable power supply, functional education, and job security if granted another four-year mandate.

According to him, “Nigeria needs stable power supply, and this is what we promise to give Nigerians. Besides, we are set to revive the Agricultural sector to enhance food security and make food available at low prices for all Nigerians.”

Addressing security challenges, President Tinubu stressed his administration’s ongoing efforts to protect lives and property.

“I’m promising you that we’re working very hard to ensure that we combat insecurity, which has become the greatest enemy of the country.

“We will do so through, among others, enhancing their salaries and making sure we reorganise our security by adequately equipping them.”

Highlighting his scorecard in the education sector, the president cited the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) scheme, noting that it has expanded access to tertiary education for students from all socio-economic backgrounds and restored stability to the academic calendar.

He affirmed that universities and research institutes are receiving the necessary funding and modern equipment to deliver critical expertise in boosting domestic food production.

President Tinubu urged Nigerians to reject opposition candidates proposing the reinstatement of the petrol subsidy, maintaining that the policy is permanently retired.

He said, “Don’t listen to those who are promising to return fuel subsidy; they’re liars. How do you build more roads? How do you repair the old ones? They don’t have your interest at heart; they only want to take care of their pockets and those of their children.”

Turning to infrastructure, the president underscored progress made in road construction and rail transportation, noting that a second term would guarantee the completion of ongoing projects and the commencement of new ones.

President Tinubu also commended the host governor, Umar Namadi, for his developmental strides, urging the electorate to re-elect him for a second term to consolidate his administration’s achievements.

Also addressing the gathering, Vice President Kashim Shettima commended the massive turnout at the rally, attributing the public support to Governor Namadi’s effective leadership and rallying the people to ensure the governor’s re-election.