Agricultural Mechanization Program Aims to Boost Food Production and Create Jobs
President Bola Tinubu has launched the Renewed Hope Agricultural Mechanisation Program, a major initiative aimed at boosting food production and agricultural investment in Nigeria. The program was launched on June 23, 2025, at the National Agricultural Seed Council Complex in Abuja.
The President highlighted the benefits of the program, stating that the equipment deployment will create more job opportunities and make farming easier and more appealing to young farmers. This initiative is expected to have a significant impact on the agricultural sector.
The program includes the distribution of 2,000 tractors to farmers, marking the largest agricultural mechanization initiative in Nigeria's history. This move is part of a multi-billion-dollar partnership between Nigeria and Belarus, aimed at enhancing agricultural productivity and food security.
The Nigerian government has expressed its commitment to agricultural development, with President Tinubu emphasizing the importance of feeding the population and having surplus for export. The government has also partnered with international organizations and countries to support agricultural mechanization initiatives.
The Renewed Hope Agricultural Mechanisation Program is expected to contribute to Nigeria's economic growth by increasing agricultural output and reducing imports. The program's success is anticipated to have a positive impact on the lives of many Nigerians.