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President Tinubu Launches 2,000 Tractors, Among Others, For Mechanised Farming

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has launched a major agricultural mechanization program, distributing 2,000 tractors and over 9,000 specialized farming implements to boost food production and ensure national food security. This initiative aims to empower smallholder farmers with modern equipment, reduce manual labor, and increase yields. The program is part of the Renewed Hope Agricultural Mechanisation Programme, which seeks to transform Nigeria’s agriculture sector and make it a global powerhouse.

In his remarks, the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari revealed that on July 13, 2023, President Tinubu declared a state of emergency on food security and issued a presidential directive for urgent and innovative solutions.
He noted that mechanisation was placed at the core of the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
Kyari outlined four key initiatives launched under the Tinubu administration’s mechanisation policy, including the John Deere Tractorisation Programme, the Greener Hope Project, the Green Imperative Programme, and the newly launched 2000 tractors procured from Belarus.
According to him, the Belarus Project, implemented in collaboration with AfTrade DMCC and supported by the Republic of Belarus, delivered 2,000 high-quality tractors, 10 combine harvesters, 12 mobile workshops, 9,000 implements, and 9,000 spare part kits.
“Never in Nigeria’s history have we witnessed an agricultural mechanisation initiative of this scale, ambition, and national focus. We are today unveiling the single largest mechanisation drive ever undertaken in our country,” the minister said.

The initiative is expected to significantly impact Nigeria’s food security and economy. Projected outcomes include the cultivation of over 550,000 hectares of farmland, the production of more than 2 million metric tons of staple food, the creation of over 16,000 jobs, and direct benefits to over 550,000 farming households. The program also includes components such as mandatory operator training, GPS-enabled tracking, and pro bono equipment allocations to research and training institutions.

The partnership between Nigeria and Belarus played a key role in delivering the agricultural machinery, with Belarus providing 2,000 high-quality tractors, 10 combine harvesters, 12 mobile workshops, and 9,000 implements, along with spare parts. The Deputy Prime Minister of Belarus expressed his country’s readiness to move into the next phases of the program, which include establishing service centers, assembly plants, and training programs for Nigerians.

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