Shettima Orders ‘Farming Revolution’ in Schools; Says Every Student Must Learn to Grow What They Eat!

Vice President Kashim Shettima wants to see Nigerian students trade their pens for hoes—at least for a few hours a week. In a bold move to secure the nation’s future, the VP has called for the immediate return of agriculture as a core, practical subject in schools across the country.

Speaking at a recent high-level meeting on food security, Shettima lamented how the “school farm” culture, which was a staple in the 70s and 80s, has almost disappeared. He believes this has led to a generation that views farming as “dirty work” for the uneducated, rather than the multi-billion dollar business it actually is.

“We must go back to the basics,” the Vice President insisted. “If we want to stop importing food, we must start by teaching our children how to grow it. Every school in Nigeria should have a garden or a farm where students can see the magic of a seed turning into a harvest.”

But this isn’t just about traditional farming. Shettima’s vision includes teaching kids about drones, soil sensors, and Greenhouse technology. The goal is to produce a new generation of “tech-savvy farmers” who can feed 200 million Nigerians and still have enough to export.

The Federal Government is expected to start talks with state governors and education stakeholders to bring back the “Young Farmers Club” and make practical agriculture a major part of the grading system. For Shettima, the message is clear: the road to Nigeria’s wealth starts in the school garden.