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Mechanisation Key to Attracting Youths, Empowering Women in Agriculture — Oluremi Tinubu

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ABUJA — September 10, 2026 — Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has stressed the importance of agricultural mechanisation in transforming the nation’s agricultural sector, saying it is critical to empowering women, attracting young people into farming and strengthening Nigeria’s food security. Oluremi Tinubu said modern farming methods and access to mechanised equipment would help reduce the physical burden associated with agriculture while improving productivity and making farming more attractive to the younger generation. According to her, women play a significant role in Nigeria’s agricultural value chain and should be supported with the tools, technology, financing and training required to expand their contributions to food production and economic development. She also emphasised the need to encourage youths to see agriculture as a viable and profitable career rather than relying solely on traditional farming practices. The First Lady noted that increased mec...
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🚨 EXCLUSIVE | POLITICS2027: Tinubu Meets Akpabio, Doguwa as Presidential Campaigns Begin

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19 AUGUST 2026 | ABUJA

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday held a series of closed-door meetings with senior political figures at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, as Nigeria entered a new phase of preparations for the 2027 presidential election.
Among those who met with the President were Senate President Godswill Akpabio and House of Representatives member Alhassan Ado Doguwa, representing Doguwa/Tudun Wada Federal Constituency of Kano State.
Akpabio arrived at the Presidential Villa at about 6:12 p.m., joining Tinubu in a private meeting. Other senior government figures, including Marine and Blue Economy Minister Adegboyega Oyetola, Information and National Orientation Minister Mohammed Idris and Minister of Solid Minerals Development Dele Alake, were also reported to have been at the Villa.
The meetings came hours before the official commencement of campaigns for the 2027 presidential and National Assembly elections.
Earlier on Tuesday, political parties and presidential candidates signed the 2027 National Peace Accord in Abuja, committing themselves to peaceful, issue-based campaigns and rejecting violence, hate speech, misinformation and incitement.
The National Peace Committee said the agreement was designed to encourage political actors to compete on the basis of ideas and policies while respecting voters, electoral institutions and the law.
Tinubu is seeking a second term in office, while opposition parties are also mobilising ahead of the 2027 contest.
The closed-door consultations at Aso Rock are expected to fuel further political discussions as the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and opposition parties intensify preparations for what is shaping up to be a major electoral contest.

— Spotlight African Reporters
Exclusive Report | 19 August 2026

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