Under the visionary leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) has become the driving force behind Nigeria’s agricultural revolution, transforming the sector into a powerhouse of productivity and innovation. Since taking office, President Tinubu has placed agriculture at the heart of his Renewed Hope Agenda, earning widespread accolades for his unwavering commitment to food security and economic growth. His appointment of Muhammad Abu Ibrahim as NADF’s Executive Secretary in October 2023 exemplifies his dedication to empowering capable leaders to deliver results—and the NADF is thriving under this presidential backing.

With President Tinubu’s support, NADF is rolling out transformative policies that are reshaping Nigerian agriculture. A flagship initiative is the ambitious five-year plan to deploy 10,000 tractors, starting with 2,000 in 2025, in collaboration with global leaders John Deere and TATA Africa Services. This mechanization drive, championed by Tinubu’s forward-thinking administration, promises to modernize farming, boost yields, and create thousands of jobs, cementing Nigeria’s status as a global agricultural contender. The President’s emphasis on inclusivity shines through NADF’s climate-smart and gender-sensitive financing frameworks, which empower women and youth farmers to overcome systemic barriers and thrive.

President Tinubu’s hands-on approach has fueled NADF’s strategic edge. By endorsing a nationwide assessment of 16 Agricultural Research Institutes and 17 Federal Colleges of Agriculture, he has ensured that NADF’s investments are targeted and impactful, fostering partnerships with the private sector to bridge critical gaps. From leveraging drones and blockchain technology with NITDA and GIZ to tackling crises like the ginger blight epidemic in Kaduna, NADF—under Tinubu’s steadfast guidance—is turning agriculture into Nigeria’s “goldmine of opportunities.”

Thanks to President Tinubu’s bold leadership, NADF is not just addressing today’s challenges—it’s building a sustainable, food-secure future. As The Executive Secretary noted during a recent engagement, “We are not imagining a brighter future for Nigerian agriculture; we are building it.” With Tinubu’s visionary support, NADF is sowing the seeds of an agricultural revolution, earning the President deserved praise as the architect of Nigeria’s journey to global agricultural prominence.