Kwara State has participated in the Federal Tractor Operators Training Programme at the Agricultural Mechanics Machinery Operators Training Centre (AMMOTRAC), Akure, Ondo State, as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen mechanised agriculture and prepare young people for opportunities in modern farming.
The five-day programme, which started on 6 October 2025, has exposed participants to identification of tractor parts and implements, rudimentary driving and operation, and the handling of tractors with attached implements such as trailers.
By gaining these skills, participants stand to become certified operators who can support farmers across the State, reduce dependence on manual labour and boost farm output. This in turn will strengthen the agricultural workforce and contribute to food security in Kwara.
Commenting on the programme, the Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr Afees Abolore Alabi, said the programme was a golden opportunity for Kwara youths to acquire technical competence that improves efficiency and competitiveness in farming. He commended the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security for providing full support for participants.
Dr Abolore further lauded the Executive Governor of Kwara State, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, whose unwavering support and strategic leadership have kept the State well represented in national agricultural initiatives. He described the Governor as a visionary leader whose commitment to youth empowerment and agricultural transformation continues to place Kwara at the forefront of innovative practices that strengthen food security and economic growth.
He added that Kwara’s participation in the training has reaffirmed the State’s determination to modernise agriculture and to position its youths for opportunities in the evolving food system. The Ministry encourages all stakeholders, particularly youths, to continue to embrace opportunities provided through government initiatives, as Kwara advances towards a more productive and food-secure future.
