President Bola Tinubu on Monday pledged to transform Nigeria's agricultural sector by making farming "more sexy" to Nigerian youths through mechanization and modern technology.
Speaking at the launch of the Renewed Hope Agricultural Mechanisation Programme in Abuja, Tinubu emphasized his administration's commitment to fulfilling his promise of positioning Nigeria as a global agricultural powerhouse.
"We have here over 2,000 advanced tractors, 50 industrial-grade land preparation bulldozers, 12 fully equipped mobile workshops, and 9,000-plus specialised farming implements," the President announced.
He explained that the equipment, once deployed, would "empower mechanisation and service providers, create job opportunities, and make farming easy and more sexy for our young ones."
Modernizing Nigeria's Agricultural Practices
Tinubu highlighted the need to move away from outdated farming methods, stating, "You don't have to use an 18th-century method for a 21st-century agricultural farming implement."
The President also revealed that his government is collaborating with international partners to equip Nigerian youths with the necessary skills to utilize modern agricultural tools effectively. According to him, knowledge of modern agricultural practices would help young Nigerians achieve financial independence.
This initiative comes as part of broader efforts to address food security challenges and reduce dependency on food imports while creating employment opportunities for Nigeria's growing youth population.
The Renewed Hope Agricultural Mechanisation Programme represents a significant step in the administration's agricultural transformation agenda, aiming to attract more young Nigerians to the agricultural sector through technology and innovation.
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