Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has revealed that his administration plans to locally assemble 1,000 tractors by 2025, with 300 tractors expected to be ready before the end of 2024.
This initiative is part of the state government’s broader strategy to boost its economy from $4.4 billion to $30 billion and ensure food security.
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Governor Mbah made this announcement while hosting the newly elected President of the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA), Dr. Ifeanyi Okoye, and other association leaders at the Enugu Government House.
He emphasized his administration’s commitment to creating a favorable business environment and de-risking investments in the state, inviting more investors to participate in Enugu’s economic transformation.
“Our administration is fully committed to making Enugu a business hub. We have just signed an agreement with a Danish company to manufacture tractors locally, and by the end of this year, we expect over 300 tractors to be assembled. Our goal is to scale this up to 1,000 tractors by the end of 2025. This initiative means farmers in Enugu won’t need to import machinery, as we will produce everything locally,” Mbah stated.
The governor further highlighted the administration’s focus on value addition in agriculture, emphasizing plans to establish Special Processing Zones to boost the processing of agricultural products and avoid exporting raw materials.
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“We are not just focusing on production but on value addition as well. We are creating processing zones where agricultural products can be processed locally, ensuring that we capture the added value and grow our economy more sustainably,” he added.
Mbah also outlined measures being taken to improve infrastructure, including urban and rural roads, power, and water supply, alongside continued investments in security to create a conducive environment for business and agriculture.
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The government has already completed 71 urban roads and has awarded contracts for an additional 141 roads, with a focus on enhancing access to farmlands as part of its ambitious agricultural plans.
The governor concluded by noting that over 300,000 hectares of land have been secured in the state’s landbank, further supporting the state’s agricultural development initiatives.
