President Tinubu thanks Jigawa residents for their warm reception, highlights 400 tractors, 60 combine harvesters and skills centres, and promises more development
Tinubu Thanks Jigawa Residents, Highlights 400 Tractors, 60 Harvesters
By Lukman OMIKUNLE
President Tinubu thanks Jigawa residents for their warm reception, highlights 400 tractors, 60 combine harvesters and skills centres, and promises more development
President Bola Tinubu has thanked residents of Jigawa State for the warm reception accorded him during his visit to Dutse, highlighting agricultural investments, skills acquisition centres and road projects as part of his administration’s efforts to improve livelihoods and expand economic opportunities.
Tinubu, who visited the state alongside Vice-President Kashim Shettima, said he was still impressed by the reception, particularly the moment residents got him dancing during the event.
In a message to the people of Jigawa on Wednesday, the President said, “I am still smiling from Dutse. You welcomed Vice President Shettima and me like family, and you even got your President dancing! Today was special.”
The President highlighted the commissioning of 400 tractors and 60 combine harvesters, describing the agricultural equipment as an investment expected to boost food production, increase farmers’ earnings and strengthen rural communities.
“When I commissioned those 400 tractors and 60 combine harvesters, I thought of the food they will help put on your tables, the income our farmers will earn, and what that prosperity will mean for their families and communities,” he added.
Tinubu also pointed to the establishment of skills acquisition centres and improvements to road infrastructure in Jigawa, saying the initiatives were designed to equip young people with vocational skills and improve access to markets for farmers and traders.
According to the President, the skills centres are already providing young people with opportunities to learn different trades, while improved roads are helping farmers and traders connect more easily with markets.
He said his administration’s vision of shared prosperity under the All Progressives Congress was focused on improving livelihoods, expanding employment opportunities and ensuring more Nigerians benefit from economic progress.
“For us in the APC, shared prosperity means our farmers earning more, our young people finding opportunities, and more families sharing in Nigeria’s progress,” he stressed.
The President commended Jigawa State Governor, Umar Namadi, for his partnership and service to the people, while expressing appreciation to residents for their support, prayers and hospitality during the visit.
“To Governor Umar Namadi, thank you for your partnership and service to the people of Jigawa.
“And to the wonderful people of Jigawa, I carry your love and prayers back to Abuja with me,” he said.
Tinubu reaffirmed his commitment to sustaining the development efforts, expressing confidence that his administration would continue its work beyond its current term.
“Together, we will take this work further, all the way to 2031!” he declared.
He ended his message with the Islamic expression of gratitude, “Alhamdulillah.”
