President Bola Tinubu has promised to establish six mechanised farming service centres across Nigeria's six geopolitical zones and expand irrigation investment if re-elected, as part of efforts to increase food production and reduce prices.
The President also pledged to improve electricity supply, create more jobs and reduce the cost of living, saying his administration would prioritise policies capable of strengthening the economy and improving Nigerians' welfare.
Tinubu made the promises on Tuesday at the All Progressives Congress presidential campaign rally in Dutse, the Jigawa State capital.
Addressing supporters, he said his administration would pursue a stronger industrial base, support nano, micro, small and medium-sized enterprises and expand employment opportunities.
On electricity, the President promised to address the country's persistent power challenges, arguing that the existing privatisation arrangement had not delivered the desired results.
"We will lower the cost of living. We will provide reliable power, not the whole privatisation that is not working. We will provide you with reliable power in this Nigeria," he said.
Tinubu also pledged to sustain the removal of petrol subsidy, alongside government intervention programmes designed to support Nigerians and stimulate economic activities.
He specifically promised to continue the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, NELFUND, which provides financial assistance to students seeking access to higher education.
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The President said funds recovered by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission from financial irregularities would be channelled into the education loan scheme to support more students.
On agriculture, Tinubu said his administration would establish six mechanised farming service centres, one in each geopolitical zone, to improve agricultural production.
He added that the government would increase investment in irrigation and agricultural research to boost productivity, strengthen food security and bring down food prices.
The commitments formed part of his campaign promises to tackle electricity shortages, unemployment, rising living costs and other economic challenges confronting Nigerians.
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