Tinubu in Katsina: Hunger Still Nigeria’s Greatest Enemy
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has described hunger and poverty as the most dangerous enemies threatening peace and stability in Nigeria, stating that his administration is committed to addressing both through agriculture.
During a two-day working visit to Katsina State on Friday, Tinubu said the government is focused on improving food security and supporting states with necessary tools for development.
“Hunger and poverty remain the biggest threats to peace in our country,” the president said. “Once we liberate ourselves from hunger, we will appreciate peace and harmony.”
Tinubu, who was in Katsina to commission projects including the 24-kilometre Eastern Bypass Road and the Katsina Agricultural Mechanised Centre, urged governors to focus on development and ignore “armchair critics.”
“Let the people be at the heart of your programmes,” he said. “Your hard work and concrete achievements will answer any criticism. Ignore distractions—your results will speak for you.”
The president commented on Governor Dikko Umar Radda’s work in sectors such as agriculture, education, healthcare, and infrastructure.
“I listened to your report card. In just half of your tenure, you have made remarkable progress. The commitment you have shown and the efforts you have put into government are highly commendable. You are a patriot, a son, and a progressive mind with honesty,” Tinubu said.
He said the federal government would support Katsina in tackling terrorism and banditry. “We have decided on peace and stability… You will not walk alone. The federal government will be with you.”
On agriculture, Tinubu said the government would invest in mechanisation and water management. “The old style of agriculture is gone,” he noted.
He also mentioned plans to revive the Bank of Agriculture. “The Bank of Agriculture is being revitalised. When resuscitated, the bank will make funds available for large, medium and small-scale farming.”
Governor Radda said the Katsina Agricultural Mechanised Centre will serve all 34 local government areas, following a N25 billion federal intervention that enabled the purchase of 400 tractors.
“We’ve also constructed and rehabilitated over 160km of roads and distributed 4,000 pumping machines to boost irrigation. Last year, farmers got 448,000 metric tonnes of fertiliser. This year, they will receive 400,000,” Radda added.
The event was attended by governors of Borno, Benue, Kaduna, Kwara, and Jigawa; former governors Aminu Bello Masari and Ibrahim Shema; and federal ministers.
Tinubu ended the visit by addressing the people of Katsina.
“I am your son, and I am one of you. You’ve demonstrated commitment and sincerity to the unity and peace of our country,” he said. “For me, this is homecoming, and Katsina is home. Home to progress, development and freedom for good.”
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