Tolon MP Commissions Soyalana Agricultural Mechanisation Center to Support Farmers

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Published: May 27 2026

Published at : 5:44am

Story by Saibu Terry

The Member of Parliament for the Tolon Constituency, Alhaji Habib Iddrisu, has commissioned the Soyalana Agricultural Mechanisation Center in Tolon as part of efforts to improve farming activities and increase agricultural productivity in the constituency.‎‎

The commissioning ceremony, held on Wednesday, May 26, 2026, saw the presentation of the first batch of six mechanised farm tractors to support local farmers ahead of the farming season.‎‎

Hon. Habib Iddrisu, who also serves as the Deputy Minority Chief Whip in Parliament, shared the development on his official Facebook page, expressing his commitment to improving the livelihoods of farmers in the constituency through access to modern agricultural equipment.‎‎

According to the MP, the establishment of the mechanisation center is aimed at easing the burden on farmers by providing access to tractors and other essential farming services during the cultivation season.‎‎

“This evening in Tolon, I commissioned the Soyalana Agricultural Mechanisation Center with the donation of the first batch of six mechanised farm tractors to the good people of the Tolon constituency,” he stated.

‎‎He added that the center would serve as a hub for modern farming support services and help boost food production in the area.‎‎“The center will provide access to modern farm machinery and assist farmers with essential services to boost farm productivity,” he noted.

‎‎Residents and farmers in the constituency have welcomed the initiative, describing it as a timely intervention that will help reduce the challenges associated with land preparation and improve efficiency in farming operations.‎‎

The Soyalana Agricultural Mechanisation Center is expected to play a key role in supporting agricultural development in the constituency, especially as farmers prepare for the upcoming farming season.