President Bola Tinubu pledged six mechanized farming service centers across Nigeria at a campaign rally in Dutse, linking the proposal to higher food production and lower prices.
Tinubu made the pledge at an All Progressives Congress (APC) rally in the Jigawa State capital on Nov. 10. The gathering was part of the party’s 2027 election campaign.
The proposed centers are intended to serve six locations nationally, but Tinubu did not identify the sites. His remarks gave no rollout timetable or budget, and did not explain how the centers would operate.
Tinubu also called for universities to take a larger role in agricultural research and development. He linked research, irrigation and mechanization with food security, higher production and lower prices.
His other promises included farming subsidies, rewards for small-scale farmers and interest-free loans. He gave no loan amount, start date or terms. Small-scale farmers were named as recipients of rewards, while increased production and lower food prices were broader goals of the proposals.
Separately, the Presidency said Tinubu commissioned 400 tractors and other farm equipment procured by the Jigawa State Government during the visit.
