FG approves N25 billion intervention fund for Katsina Agricultural Mechanized Centre 

The Governor of Katsina, Dikko Umar Radda, disclosed this in a statement issued by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President (Information & Strategy), on May 2, 2025.

The intervention enabled the Katsina Agricultural Mechanized Centre to purchase 400 tractors aimed at driving an agricultural revolution in the northern state.

The commissioning of key projects in Katsina State occurred during President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s two-day visit to the state.

“The economy is sailing in the right direction. Today, we are seeing an effort to banish hunger and a commitment to food security and the empowerment of our people. Small and large-scale farming will be encouraged. Once we liberate ourselves from hunger, we will appreciate peace and harmony.” 

“The remarkable progress in the state will continue to be rewarded. I want to assure the Nigerian public that agriculture is the heart of our progress and must be for all. We have dedicated ourselves to food security. We must invest in mechanization and water management. The old style of agriculture is gone,” he stated. 

“The Bank of Agriculture is being revitalized. When resuscitated, the bank will make funds available for large, medium, and small-scale farming,” he said. 

Tinubu further challenged the governors to pay more attention to agriculture, rather than relying on federal allocations from oil.

“You have introduced a great, progressive movement in Katsina State by tilling the land and putting it to use. Farming will be our source of prosperity and growth.” 

“We should remove ourselves from reliance on oil and commit to agriculture. It will bring prosperity. I commend you for the mechanization program. It is a great investment, and I hope others can learn from it. The construction of the 24-km road speaks volumes about the effectiveness of the government. I say thank you,” President Tinubu stressed. 

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“448,000 metric tonnes of fertilizer were distributed to farmers last year, and this year, they will receive 400,000 metric tonnes,” the Governor added.