Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas has rolled out a fleet of modern agricultural machinery as part of efforts to position the state as a leading food production hub in Nigeria.
The multimillion-naira mechanisation initiative is aimed at giving farmers subsidised access to modern equipment for land clearing, precision tillage, irrigation support and harvesting operations. The programme is also expected to reduce post-harvest losses, increase cultivated farmland and improve agricultural productivity across the state.
Confirming the arrival of the equipment in Jalingo, the Commissioner for Information and Reorientation, Barrister Zeinab Jalingo, said the machines had already been delivered and secured at the TSTC Park in Jalingo.
According to her, the consignment includes tractors, combine harvesters, excavators and other heavy-duty agricultural equipment intended to support farmers in the state’s 16 local government areas.
“This strategic investment forms a key pillar of the governor’s ‘Moving Forward’ Agenda, designed to modernise farming operations and deliver tangible prosperity to rural communities across the 16 local government areas of Taraba State,” she said.
Barrister Jalingo added that the mechanisation drive would not only boost food production but also help stabilise food prices and strengthen food security in the state.
“Beyond enhancing agricultural output, the mechanisation drive is expected to help stabilise food prices, strengthen food security, and unlock new economic opportunities for thousands of residents. It further cements Taraba’s emerging status as a frontline player in Nigeria’s agricultural landscape,” she stated.
She further noted that the intervention reflects the governor’s commitment to using agriculture as a tool for sustainable development, employment generation and inclusive economic growth.
“This intervention reflects Governor Kefas’ continued political will and unwavering commitment to prioritising agriculture as a vehicle for sustainable development, job creation, and inclusive growth across the state,” the commissioner added.
