The chairman of Origin Tech group, Samuel Joseph Samuel, has disclosed that the recently approved Greener Hope National Agricultural Mechanisation Programme (GHAPP) initiative of the Federal Government (FG) will advance agricultural technologies, promote agro industrialisation, and encourage youth participation in agribusiness.
According to him, the programme targets the cultivation of 500,000 hectares of arable land. “The programme will establish modern agricultural mechanisation service centres and hubs across 37 farming clusters. These centres will be equipped with state-of-the-art machinery provided by Origin Tech Group’s subsidiary, Origin Automobile Works.”
He disclosed that the programme will leverage technical partnerships from South Korea, Taiwan, and Brazil to produce and supply agricultural machinery and establish enterprise centers nationwide.
According to Samuel, a key component of the GHAPP is the training and support of youth on modern agricultural techniques and equipment. “Additionally, a digital gateway for tractor hauling and recruitment will be developed in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Communications.”
Samuel further disclosed that the programme emphasises modern infrastructure, including high-powered tractors, dozers, sprayers, drones, and large-scale silos. According to him, GHAPP will also establish equipment and data centers, and spare parts shops to ensure efficient management and maintenance.
“To ensure sustainable growth and development the programme aims to be replicable and sustainable, extending support to smaller farms and involving international partners like Campo Brazil for expertise and assistance,” Samuel stated.
Recall that the Greener Hope National Agricultural Mechanisation Programme was approved by the Federal Executive Council on June 25, 2024, to enhance food security and economic development across the country.
The initiative that will be spearheaded by Origin Tech Group in collaboration with the ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, aims to boost productivity and create sustainable growth in the agricultural sector.
The GHAPP programme, approved on June 25, 2024, signifies a quantum leap for Agriculture and it aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Executive Order declaring a state of emergency on food security.
According to the FG, the programme presents an opportunity for economic and social impact, while presenting a significant step in transforming Nigeria’s agricultural sector, by addressing the gaps left by previous administrations.
