President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has highlighted his administration’s investments in agriculture, skills development and infrastructure in Jigawa State, following his visit to Dutse, where he commissioned 400 tractors and 60 combine harvesters.

The President, in a message reflecting on his visit, said the agricultural equipment would help boost food production, improve farmers’ earnings and strengthen economic opportunities for farming communities.

Tinubu noted that the provision of the tractors and combine harvesters was aimed at supporting farmers, increasing agricultural productivity and improving food availability across the country.

He also disclosed that newly established skills acquisition centres in the state were already providing young people with opportunities to learn various trades and develop practical skills.

According to him, ongoing road projects were also improving connectivity and creating better access to markets for farmers and traders.

The President said his administration’s vision of shared prosperity under the All Progressives Congress (APC) was centred on improving farmers’ incomes, expanding opportunities for young Nigerians and ensuring more households benefit from the country’s economic progress.

Tinubu commended Jigawa State Governor, Umar Namadi, for his partnership and commitment to the development of the state.

He also expressed appreciation to the people of Jigawa for the warm reception accorded him and Vice President Kashim Shettima during their visit to Dutse.

The President concluded by expressing optimism about sustaining the ongoing development efforts, declaring that his administration would continue its work towards taking Nigeria’s progress further by 2031.

He ended his message with the Islamic expression, “Alhamdulillah,” thanking the people of Jigawa for their support and prayers.