The Tinubu Media Support Group (TMSG) has urged President Bola Tinubu to prioritize investment in agriculture as a solution to Nigeria’s present economic challenges.
This recommendation was made by the TMSG Chairman, Jesutega Onokpasa, during a joint press conference with BATists Against Inflation, held on Tuesday in Abuja.
Onokpasa highlighted the role of agriculture in addressing the nation’s economic challenges, stating that a focus on this sector might be the fastest route to economic recovery.
He acknowledged that while the current administration inherited these issues, it bears the responsibility of resolving them effectively.
“We have been brainstorming to find implementable solutions. We believe declaring a state of emergency in agriculture and investing multiple trillions of naira annually is crucial,” Onokpasa explained.
He emphasized that agricultural investments yield faster returns compared to other sectors like infrastructure, especially as Nigeria is blessed with abundant arable land as an advantage. “We must devote a significant budget to agriculture, at least ₦5 trillion annually,” he added.
Onokpasa also called for a “renewed food revolution” under President Tinubu’s leadership, underscoring the need for nationwide support to ensure the success of the administration’s economic revitalization plans. He expressed optimism that such an agricultural push could play a huge role in transforming Nigeria’s economy while also improving food security for the population.
The TMSG further encouraged all Nigerians to rally behind the government’s efforts to stimulate economic growth through agriculture, noting that this is a pathway to overcoming inflation and other economic pressures currently affecting the country.