The National Economic Council (NEC) has endorsed the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure’s (NASENI) solar-powered irrigation pumps for nationwide rollout ahead of the 2025 dry-season farming.
This decision, taken at NEC’s 152nd meeting, underscores the Council’s confidence in NASENI’s capacity to deliver homegrown, energy-efficient solutions that directly respond to Nigeria’s food security challenges.
The NASENI solar irrigation pump is designed to help boost agricultural productivity by lowering operational costs for farmers, increasing yields, raising incomes, and improving rural livelihoods.
This innovative solution is expected to reduce the country’s dependence on fuel-powered pumps, which have been a significant burden on farmers.
To facilitate immediate mass production and distribution of the pumps, NEC has mandated the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, to work out funding modalities for NASENI.
This move is expected to ensure the successful rollout of the solar-powered irrigation pumps across the country.
The endorsement reinforces NASENI’s role as a key driver of President Tinubu’s #RenewedHope Agenda, particularly in advancing industrialization, local technology transfer, and sustainable solutions for national prosperity.
NASENI’s Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, Khalil Suleiman Halilu, commended NEC’s resolution, stating that it is a strong vote of confidence in the agency’s ability to deliver energy-efficient, homegrown solutions.
“NEC’s decision is a strong vote of confidence in our ability to deliver energy-efficient, homegrown solutions that will boost food production, lower costs for farmers, and secure livelihoods,” Halilu said.
“Together, we are building a more resilient agricultural sector, harvesting more sustainably and unlocking infinite possibilities for Nigeria.”
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