The Federal government, on Thursday, announced the opening of application portal for the Renewed Hope National Agricultural Mechanization Programme (RHAMP).
The initiative is aimed at transforming Nigeria’s agricultural sector through large-scale mechanization and the empowerment of young and female agripreneurs.
Led by the Bank of Agriculture (BOA) in partnership with Heifer Nigeria, the scheme is a part of President Bola Tinubu’s broader strategy to modernize farming, boost food production and reduce the country’s dependence on manual agricultural labour.
Speaking on the initiative, Special Assistant to the President on Social Media, Dada Olusegun, disclosed that the application process is already underway and free of charge. He urged interested Nigerians to apply through the official portal: https://boanig.com, before November 10, 2025 deadline.
According to BOA, RHAMP is designed to nurture a fresh network of mechanization service providers across the country. It places particular emphasis on women and youths who often struggle to access capital for tractors and heavy-duty implements. Mechanization companies seeking to expand their fleet are also eligible.
The program provides affordable access to tractors and implements through a structured leasing arrangement.
Beneficiaries will receive a three-year servicing plan at verified workshops or mobile hubs. Repayment is based on usage and earnings, allowing farmers and service providers to make gradual payments as their businesses grow.
Additionally, the Bank of Agriculture has introduced digital monitoring using IoT technology to ensure proper usage and support timely maintenance.
Officials say the plan marks a significant step toward modernizing Nigeria’s food system, enhancing productivity, and strengthening rural livelihoods.
It also supports the administration’s efforts to boost domestic food production and lower costs for small and medium-scale farmers.
They further explained that the program is designed to provide modern tools directly to those who need them most while creating new opportunities for agricultural entrepreneurship across all states.
In June 2025, President Tinubu launched the first phase of the Rural and Agricultural Modernization Program (RHAMP), which included the distribution of 2,000 modern tractors, 50 industrial-grade land preparation bulldozers, 12 fully equipped mobile workshops, and over 8,000 specialized farming implements.
During the unveiling, the President described the initiative as a bold step toward a more sustainable agricultural future for Nigeria. He emphasized that the government remains committed to fulfilling its promises of food security and improved agricultural output.
“Today, we take a monumental leap forward with the introduction of state-of-the-art tractors through our new agricultural mechanization programme. We are very proud of what we are doing,” Tinubu said at the launch.
He stressed that the initiative would fast-track land clearing, expand commercial-scale farming and address long-standing barriers to agricultural growth.
With the application portal now open, the Federal government is calling on women, youths and mechanization firms to take advantage of the opportunity.
The Bank of Agriculture stressed that the programme is not only about providing tractors but about building a pipeline of trained, equipped and financially supported service providers who can help unlock Nigeria’s full agricultural potential.
The government expressed confidence that RHAMP will significantly improve food security, create jobs and support the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda.