President Bola Tinubu has set the stage for a farming revolution in Nigeria, launching the biggest-ever mechanisation programme in the country’s history.
On Monday, the government officially rolled out the Renewed Hope Agricultural Mechanisation Programme, which will see over 2,000 advanced tractors, thousands of farming tools, and modern workshops distributed nationwide. The goal? To make Nigeria a global food giant and end hunger at home.
What’s Happening?
“Today, we take a monumental leap forward with the introduction of state-of-the-art tractors through our new agricultural mechanisation programme. We are very proud of what we are doing,” President Tinubu declared at the launch event in Abuja.
The President reminded everyone that, “Two years ago, I sounded the alarm on our nation’s food security. While we are here, there are over 2,000 advanced tractors, 50 industrial-grade land preparation booths, 12 fully equipped mobile workshops, and 8,000-plus specialised farming implements.”
He added, “You don’t have to use an 18th-century method for a 21st-century agricultural family.”
What’s Inside the Programme?
2,000 High-Tech Tractors: Each tractor comes with trailers, ploughs, harrows, sprayers, and planters.
50 Bulldozers: To prepare land quickly and efficiently.
12 Mobile Workshops: For repairs and maintenance right on the field.
Over 9,000 Farming Tools: Including disc ploughs, ridgers, seed drills, boom sprayers, and spare parts.
10 Combine Harvesters: For faster and easier crop collection.
How Will This Help Farmers and Nigerians?
“This is not just about distributing tractors. It is about transforming the entire narrative of Nigerian agriculture, from subsistence to scale, from effort to efficiency, from hand hoes to horsepower,” said Senator Abubakar Kyari, Minister of Agriculture and Food Security.
The programme is expected to:
Cultivate over 550,000 hectares of land
Produce more than 2 million metric tons of staple food each year
Create over 16,000 new jobs
Directly benefit more than 550,000 farming families.
President Tinubu announced a partnership with Belarus to train Nigerian youths in operating and repairing modern farm machines.
“We have Belarus committed to a programme that will empower our youth, teach them how to do things, get them off the streets, empower them in technology, review mechanisation, empower them in machine repairs and fabrication,” he said.
All equipment will be tracked using GPS technology to prevent misuse. The government will work closely with service providers and farmers to ensure everything is used as planned.
“To all stakeholders receiving this equipment, deploy it with maximum efficiency. We will work with you, we will supervise you at various locations, and we will hold you accountable,” the President warned.
What Leaders Are Saying
Senator Abubakar Kyari praised the initiative as “the single largest mechanisation drive ever undertaken in Nigeria.”
He said, “Food security is national security. From the very first days of this administration, Mr President made it abundantly clear.”
The programme is part of a bigger plan including the John Deere Tractorisation Programme, the Greener Hope Project, the Green Imperative Programme, and the Belarus Project.
Why This Matters for Nigeria
This is more than just a promise—it’s a bold step towards ending hunger, creating jobs, and making Nigeria a world leader in agriculture.
“Our ambition extends beyond mere self-sufficiency. We envision Nigeria as a global agricultural powerhouse. Supplying quality produce to international markets while ensuring every citizen has access to affordable nutrition,” President Tinubu said.
With this massive investment in modern farming, Nigeria is set to change the way food is grown, harvested, and distributed.
It’s a new dawn for farmers, youths, and every Nigerian who wants to see the country thrive. The launch of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agricultural Mechanisation Programme is not just about tractors and tools—it’s a bold step toward redefining Nigeria’s future.
With the historic rollout of over 2,000 advanced tractors, 50 bulldozers, 12 mobile workshops, and thousands of farming implements, the government is sending a clear message: Nigeria is ready to move from hand hoes to horsepower, from small-scale subsistence to large-scale commercial farming
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