NASENI Presents Locally Developed Agricultural Implements to National Economic Council

Strategic Insights -

The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has showcased its newly developed agricultural implements to the National Economic Council, in line with the Presidential directive to enhance local agricultural mechanisation. The presentation included samples of locally manufactured tricycles and solar-powered pumping machines designed to support farmers and boost food production. The NASENI solar irrigation pump, designed to replace petrol-powered pumps, is part of efforts to strengthen Nigeria's food security strategy.

Key Takeaways:

  • NASENI presented a range of newly developed agricultural implements, including tricycles and solar-powered pumping machines, to the National Economic Council.
  • The NASENI solar irrigation pump is designed to replace petrol-powered pumps and is part of efforts to strengthen Nigeria's food security strategy.
  • The innovation is expected to boost agricultural productivity, reduce operational costs, raise farmers' incomes, and improve rural livelihoods.
  • The National Economic Council endorsed the adoption of the solar irrigation pump and resolved to notify President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approval.
  • The Council mandated the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, to work out the modalities of funding to enable NASENI to mass-produce and distribute the solar irrigation pumps.
  • Chairman of the Council, Vice President Kashim Shettima, highlighted the advanced features of the solar irrigation pumps, including GPS tracking, mobile app dashboards, usage monitoring, and pay-as-you-go integration.
  • The innovation by NASENI is expected to unlock carbon credit opportunities for farmers across the country.
  • The Tinubu administration is also implementing other initiatives to ensure food security, including insuring 250,000 farmers, advancing the 30 per cent Value Addition Bill, and activating the ?250 billion Bank of Agriculture facility.
  • The Green Imperative Project with Brazil is being repositioned for financing, and the World Bank-backed AGROW programme is mapping priority value chains for roll-out.

Statistics:

  • 250,000 farmers have been insured across eight states.
  • ?250 billion Bank of Agriculture facility is being activated to reach smallholders.
  • Half a million citizens in eight states have been reached by the Harvesting Hope Caravan, building trust and grassroots mobilisation.
  • NASENI has developed locally manufactured tricycles and solar-powered pumping machines.

Sources:

  • (Voice of Nigeria, 2025)
  • (National Economic Council)
  • (Presidential Food Systems Coordinating Unit)