Agricultural equipment provider Agcoms International Trading Limited has expressed strong support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's food security agenda, which places a high priority on agricultural mechanisation. The company's Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Okoli Chijioke, gave the endorsement, describing mechanisation as a vital catalyst for economic growth, rural development, and the transformation of Nigeria's agricultural sector.
Mechanisation as a Pathway to Productivity
Chijioke stated that the administration's sustained focus on modernising agriculture through increased access to mechanised farming equipment represents one of the most effective ways to boost productivity, strengthen agricultural value chains, and attract a new generation of Nigerians to farming. He noted that the federal government's mechanisation programme gained significant momentum in January when the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) announced a $70 million agreement with Agcoms for the supply of 2,000 tractors and other mechanised farming equipment, including 100 combine harvesters.
Collaboration with Government
Agcoms, an authorised John Deere dealer and NADF partner, stated that its ongoing collaboration with the government-backed fund aligns with broader efforts to increase food production and enhance food security nationwide. Chijioke said the initiative has been recognised by the government as one of 40 key milestones recorded during the first three years of the Tinubu administration.
Beyond equipment supply, the programme includes local assembly of machinery in Nigeria, a move expected to facilitate skills transfer, create jobs, and deepen the country's long-term technical capabilities in agricultural mechanisation. The initiative also encompasses operator training, maintenance support, and after-sales services aimed at ensuring sustainability, maximising equipment utilisation, and improving productivity across farming communities.
Background of the Mechanisation Drive
The company recalled that the mechanisation drive was first unveiled by Tinubu during his Independence Day address in October 2024, when he announced Federal Executive Council approval for the establishment of a local assembly plant for John Deere tractors, combine harvesters, disc ridgers, bottom ploughs, and other agricultural equipment. The project was conceived as part of a broader strategy to modernise agriculture, expand food production, and strengthen national food security.
Commenting on the president's Democracy Day 2026 remarks, Chijioke said in a statement that the renewed national focus on mechanisation reflects growing recognition of the role technology and modern farming equipment play in building a more productive and competitive agricultural sector. He described mechanisation as one of the most important productivity enablers in modern agriculture, stressing that successful implementation requires more than simply providing equipment.
Integrated Approach for Sustainable Outcomes
According to him, sustainable outcomes can only be achieved when machinery deployment is supported by operator training, maintenance systems, financing solutions, and dependable after-sales services. Such an integrated approach would enable farmers to improve efficiency, increase output, and contribute more effectively to national food security objectives.
Chijioke commended the federal government's commitment to strengthening agricultural productivity, adding that Agcoms remains dedicated to supporting ongoing efforts to expand mechanisation across the country through technical expertise, equipment support, and field experience. He further emphasised that sustainable mechanisation requires a long-term framework that combines access to equipment with technical support, skills development, and reliable maintenance structures to ensure investments continue to deliver value to farmers and rural communities.
Agcoms' Commitment to the Sector
The company reaffirmed its commitment to supporting initiatives aimed at improving access to modern farm equipment, strengthening technical capacity, and enhancing productivity throughout the agricultural sector. Agcoms said its operations as an authorised John Deere dealership extend beyond equipment supply to include technical support, training, spare parts provision, and after-sales services designed to improve operational efficiency and productivity. The company added that through its growing technical network and global partnerships, it remains focused on supporting efforts to modernise agriculture and strengthen food production systems across the country.
