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By Merit Ibe
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security in conjunction with Origin Tech Group, is set to expand food production through the “Greener Hope Agricultural Productivity Programme.”
The Federal Executive Council approved Agro-Development Syndicated Facility is expected to expand food production by one million tonnes and increase farmers’ take-home by 100 percent.
Origin Tech Group offers home-grown solutions across various economic sectors, including food systems, automotive, civil engineering and construction.
Speaking on the programme, the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, while commending the group for the revolutionary yet home-grown initiative stated that the project aims to develop an integrated food security systems that will combine food production, logistics and market hubs spanning 150,000 hectares across the country.
The minister also stated that the programme is projected to create about 1.5 million jobs and drive down food prices by about 25%. It can be likened to a Marshall programme for food production. He said: “It will provide irrigation equipment, mechanisation equipment and land clearing for large farms ranging from a minimum of 2,000 hectares to a maximum of 25,000 hectares per cluster. The initiative is a truly Nigeria’s pioneering integrated food security system to be carried out through the revolutionary large-scale agricultural mechanisation programme.
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“The programme intends to achieve its objectives within three years, starting with the 2024 dry season farming. It has a funding timeline of 10 years and focuses on crops of immediate coverage.”
Earlier in the year, President Bola Tinubu said the Greener Hope Agricultural Productivity Programme is a cardinal project of his administration and emphasised the government’s commitment to food security and local industry protection.
He highlighted the initiative’s goal to deploy advanced agricultural machinery and technology for enhanced agro-value chain productivity.
“The Greener Hope Agricultural Productivity Programme is a crucial platform for addressing the challenges in Nigeria’s agricultural mechanization,”. He underscored the administration’s dedication to transforming Nigeria into an economy of opportunities, ensuring food security and supporting local industries.”
With a proven track record of successful partnerships and market development, Origin Tech Group will oversee this initiative which aims to establish mechanization hubs nationwide, boosting the agricultural sector’s contribution to Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
For over 25 years, Origin Tech Group has been a market leader, offering innovative, home-grown solutions across various economic sectors, including food systems, automotive, civil engineering and construction.
