By Muhammed Abubakar, Reporting
TARABA State Governor, Dr. Agbu Kefas, has taken a major step towards transforming the state into a premier food production hub with the acquisition and deployment of a multi-billion-naira fleet of modern agricultural machinery.
The consignment, which has already arrived in Jalingo, includes tractors, combine harvesters, excavators, and other essential heavy-duty equipment.
Under the initiative, farmers will gain subsidised access to these advanced tools for land clearing, precision tillage, irrigation support, and efficient harvesting.
Governor Kefas said the programme aims to drastically reduce post-harvest losses, expand cultivable land, and boost overall productivity in a state richly endowed with arable resources.
The investment forms a key pillar of the governor’s “Moving Forward” agenda, which is designed to modernise farming operations and deliver tangible prosperity to rural communities across Taraba’s 16 local government areas.
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.
According to the governor, it will further cement Taraba’s emerging status as a frontline player in Nigeria’s agricultural landscape.
He disclosed that the intervention reflects his administration’s continued political will and unwavering commitment to prioritising agriculture as a vehicle for sustainable development, job creation, and inclusive growth across the state.
With the new equipment now on the ground, local farmers and agricultural cooperatives are poised to benefit from a significant upgrade in their operations, marking a turning point for the region’s rural economy.
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