President Bola Tinubu on Saturday expressed his strong determination to confront Nigeria’s problems, which he described as diverse and deep-rooted.

Tinubu noted that his solutions would come through agriculture, which remains a strategic sector for diversifying Nigeria’s economy.

The president stated this on Saturday in Umuahia on the occasion of the 12th convocation ceremony of the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike.

He added that this was why his government increased the number of agricultural universities in the country.

Tinubu, who was represented by the Director (Extension), the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, Dr. Deola Lordbanjou, said, “Our nation’s problems are diverse and deep-rooted, but we are strongly determined to confront them. Agriculture remains a strategic sector for diversifying our economy, disproportionately dependent on oil. Nigeria certainly needs the solid support of her agricultural scientists and experts as strategic game changers to end hunger in this country. Consequently, the government increased the number of agricultural universities in the country. Your technical skills and expertise will continue to be required until we reach the Promised Land of food security.

“This administration is aware of the unique role that quality education can play in developing men and women of character who are citizens dedicated to the service of their fatherland. Our problems as a nation are numerous, multi-faceted, and complicated. Good education is necessary to understand the complexity of the problems and develop innovative and effective strategies to address the socio-economic and political issues confronting our nation.

“Believing that we must guarantee access to education as a necessary tool to fight poverty and foster growth, this administration has set up the National Education Loan Fund (NEL Fund) to grant student loans on generous terms. This people-orientated initiative will not significantly alleviate the sufferings of Nigerian students and their parents.”

The president added that the establishment and progressive increase of specialised universities of agriculture in the country was well thought out and properly planned to make the country self-sufficient in food production.

“As a nation, we are looking up to the universities to innovatively drive the transformation of our agricultural sector to achieve food security, diversify the economy, and broaden the base for industrialisation. The potential for agricultural investments in our country is excellent, considering the diversity of our soils, crops, livestock, and climate.

“Despite our large population, I feel confident that we can provide our needs for staple foods from local production. We can quickly and significantly reduce our dependence on imported food items with solid determination,” he added.

Tinubu further encouraged private organisations and public-spirited individuals to join hands with the government and Nigeria’s frontline institutions to achieve the dream. He also solicited support from Nigerian universities of agriculture in forming partnerships and linkages to scale up agricultural research findings with a win-win target.

The President said, “The socio-economic and political problems that this administration inherited are gradually being addressed. However, we acknowledge the difficulties our citizens are going through. We have accepted the challenge of confronting our problems.

“With great determination, we are vigorously evolving sound policies, swiftly fine-tuning and strategically re-aligning them to deal firmly with the root causes of the problems. There are no easy fixes for these problems, but do not doubt that our people will gladly rejoice when these measures are implemented.

“The complete deregulation of the downstream petroleum sector, painful as it may be at the beginning, is the key to our energy security and a catalyst for investment in that sector. Healthy competition would ultimately be to the advantage of the consumer and at no cost fo the poor. We are committed to these measures and to the overall development of our nation.


“The burden of insecurity is still with us, but our security agencies and armed forces, with the government’s active support, are not giving the criminal elements any respite. Our forces are determined to end banditry and all forms of insecurity in Nigeria, and they have the strong support of my administration. We must secure every inch of our country so law-abiding citizens can go about their lawful business unhindered by fear.”

The President assured of the government’s continued support in improving Nigerian tertiary institutions’ teaching and learning infrastructure and pleaded, stating, “Similarly, please reciprocate the government’s effort by ensuring a peaceful and conducive environment for proper teaching and practical learning.”.

Earlier, the Vice Chancellor, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike, MOUAU Prof. Maduebibisi Ofo Iwe, highlighted the major challenges of the university, including paucity of funds, provision of essential amenities, state of access roads, and japa syndrome of trained staff, while the state governor, Alex Otti, represented by his Deputy, Ikechukwu Emetu, said his administration is committed to enhancing supportive learning environments.

The Pro-Chancellor, Comrade Fidelis Edeh, assured the university community, stating, “Our Governing Council would rather strive to uphold accountability and demonstrable results in Council affairs.”

Source: https://punchng.com/Tinubu-pledges-to-tackle-Nigeria’s-economy-problems-through-agriculture

Tinubu is a man with a plan. I trust he will get the job done.

Good response Mr. President.

Tinubu is a mad man

getting to two years, still pledging

God bless Mr. President.

God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

National anthem kor

National pledge ni

Orishi Orishi

Tinubu should just go back to selling his drugs

Agriculture is bay.

It's the new money ritual that's paying.

Is it for eba. Is it for garri. Is it for beans and dodo. The confused lunatic is truly a dunce and some people deserves better stoning to reset their dead brain. Nigeria is now the comedy capital of the world.

tundegan:
Tinubu is a man with a plan. I trust he will get the job done.

Which job?

Hunger and starvation right?

tundegan:
Tinubu is a man with a plan. I trust he will get the job done.

after almost 1 yr, there was no plan. Let's be honest.

This form of journalism is only seen in Nigeria
Tinubu was NOT in Umuahia

Agriculture remains a strategic sector for diversifying our economy, disproportionately dependent on oil. Nigeria certainly needs the solid support of her agricultural scientists and experts as strategic game changers to end hunger in this country. Consequently, the government increased the number of agricultural universities in the country. Your technical skills and expertise will continue to be required until we reach the Promised Land of food security.


The President assured of the government’s continued support in improving Nigerian tertiary institutions’ teaching and learning infrastructure and pleaded, stating, “Similarly, please reciprocate the government’s effort by ensuring a peaceful and conducive environment for proper teaching and practical learning.”.

Earlier, the Vice Chancellor, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike, MOUAU Prof. Maduebibisi Ofo Iwe, highlighted the major challenges of the university, including paucity of funds, provision of essential amenities, state of access roads, and japa syndrome of trained staff, while the state governor, Alex Otti, represented by his Deputy, Ikechukwu Emetu, said his administration is committed to enhancing supportive learning environments.

The Pro-Chancellor, Comrade Fidelis Edeh, assured the university community, stating, “Our Governing Council would rather strive to uphold accountability and demonstrable results in Council affairs.”

The only point I read in this article was that more money should be spent on Nigerian agricultural institutions. This is fine, but it is not the main challenge.

The main challenge is Nigeria's land law. People who want to farm are unable to do so because a small number of families hold onto available land. And the members of these families are no longer interested in farming. The government must devise a strategy to discourage owners from hoarding land that is not being used. I have my own ideas, but I will keep them to myself here.

Security is a new challenge and can be easily tackled if we are united.

Sometimes these politicians talk like fools. You're targeting agriculture and yet we have fertile lands that are wasting away, the little that people want to farm on herdsmen are destroying their crops, creating food shortage crises in the country.

"Comodification of the naira"

Na now you wake up. I was expecting this the month you assumed office.

Pledge at almost 2 years on the job.....the earlier the better

Bobloco:
Tinubu is a mad man

getting to two years, still pledging

Yeeeee......

All the best sir

Msheww

This baba like promise o.


I no even know who lie pass between him and a horney man

Make France no giam loan o, na lie baba dey lie

Wishful thinking

Bobloco:
Tinubu is a mad man

getting to two years, still pledging

Because he, Mr president gonna spend eight non interruptive years.

EMILOKAN no be moi moi

Though not satisfy with current state of economy.

Another useless talk from a serial fraudster. They packaged a propaganda by saying Port-Harcourt refinery was working in order to deceive France to invest in Nigeria. The plan was to make it look as if Tinubu's terrible economic policies were working. If you want to know an idiot, just look for any of Tinubu's online rodents.

This president no get idea...
Make hm do and just leave Nigeria for us..

He will soon use technology or spirituality

Confusion master

Tinubu will, it is all in future tense