{"id":57844,"date":"2024-12-11T08:52:07","date_gmt":"2024-12-11T08:52:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abujacityjournal.com\/livenews\/?p=57844"},"modified":"2024-12-11T08:52:07","modified_gmt":"2024-12-11T08:52:07","slug":"tinubu-targets-agricultural-leadership-for-nigeria-by-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/abujacityjournal.com\/livenews\/2024\/12\/11\/tinubu-targets-agricultural-leadership-for-nigeria-by-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Tinubu Targets Agricultural Leadership for Nigeria by 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em><strong>By Ade Iyamoye<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>President Bola Tinubu has unveiled plans to position Nigeria as a leading global agricultural exporter by 2025, underlining agriculture as a central pillar of his administration\u2019s economic strategy.<br \/>\nThe announcement was made during the Road to South-South National Convergence for the Renewed Hope Agenda at the Presidential Villa, where Tinubu\u2019s message was delivered by the Minister of Regional Development, Abubakar Momoh.<br \/>\nThe president introduced the &#8220;Earn from the Soil&#8221; initiative, aimed at transforming Nigeria\u2019s agricultural sector from subsistence farming to a thriving, export-oriented industry.<br \/>\nThe initiative is part of Tinubu\u2019s broader vision to reduce Nigeria\u2019s dependency on oil and drive economic prosperity through sustainable, non-oil sectors.<br \/>\n\u201cThis initiative is not just about farming; it\u2019s a declaration that we are committed to creating a prosperous future for all Nigerians by harnessing our agricultural potential.<br \/>\n\u201cBy 2025, Nigeria will be a leading agricultural export nation, a beacon of opportunity for the world,\u201d Tinubu said.<br \/>\nThe &#8220;Earn from the Soil&#8221; project is designed to enhance food security and foster economic growth by opening up global markets for Nigerian produce.<br \/>\nTinubu emphasized the South-South region\u2019s strategic importance, which is rich in both natural resources and human potential, calling for more significant investment in agriculture and innovation to unlock the country\u2019s full economic potential.<br \/>\nHe also acknowledged the vital role of Nigeria\u2019s youth and women in the success of the initiative, saying, \u201cYour energy, creativity, and determination will be the driving forces behind this economic revolution.\u201d<br \/>\nHon. Gift Johnbull, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Community Engagement (South-South), highlighted the region\u2019s underutilized agricultural and entrepreneurial resources, calling for partnerships that would position the South-South as a central player in Nigeria\u2019s transformation.<br \/>\n\u201cThe South-South is the heart of Nigeria\u2019s economic development.<br \/>\n\u201cIt holds untapped resources that, with strategic investment, can drive the nation\u2019s growth,\u201d Johnbull said.<\/p>\n<p>With the &#8220;Earn from the Soil&#8221; initiative, President Tinubu\u2019s administration is seeking to build a resilient economy driven by agriculture, empowering local communities and fostering partnerships that will ensure long-term prosperity.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Ade Iyamoye President Bola Tinubu has unveiled plans to position Nigeria as a leading global agricultural exporter by 2025, underlining agriculture as a central pillar of his administration\u2019s economic strategy. 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