President Bola Tinubu on Friday inaugurated Katsina State Agricultural Mechanisation Centre, where 400 brand new tractors and supporting implements were assembled.
“This isn’t just about machines—it’s about food security, economic empowerment, and the future of our youth. Once we free ourselves from hunger, peace and prosperity will naturally follow”, he said at the inauguration ceremony in Katsina.
The president also praised Governor Dikko Umaru Radda’s Administration for its achievements in just two years. “The remarkable progress you’ve made in just two years—especially in agriculture, infrastructure, and social development—is commendable. You are a governor of honesty, integrity, and commitment,” he noted.
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President Tinubu, however, reassured Katsina residents of the Federal Government’s support, stating, “Your governor is not walking alone—the Federal Government is standing with him, side by side.”
On agricultural development, the President emphasised that “agriculture must remain at the heart of Nigeria’s development strategy. The era of subsistence farming is over—we are investing in modern farming techniques, mechanisation, irrigation, and water management.”
He announced that the Bank of Agriculture was being restructured and recapitalised to make funding accessible to farmers across all levels. Declaring that Nigeria must achieve food sovereignty.
President Tinubu also commended the State Government for completing the 24km Ajiwa-Ruwan Godiya road in just 18 months, calling it “a testament to your effectiveness.”
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On federal projects in Katsina, the president confirmed that the second phase of the Katsina-Kano Road project is underway following the resolution of technical and bureaucratic issues. He also announced that contracts have been awarded for full rehabilitation of Maraba–Kankara–Zango–Katsina Road and Sabuwa–Rimi–Danja–Dayi–Funtua–Dandume Road.
The Kano–Jigawa–Katsina–Maradi Rail project is expected to be completed by 2026, which “will ease the movement of goods and people, and reduce the burden on our roads,” according to the President.
“Let me assure you again: Katsina has not been forgotten. Many more federal projects are in the pipeline to support your growth and development,” President Tinubu affirmed.
