President
Muhammadu Buhari has expressed delight over the abundant rainfall in
most parts of Nigeria, saying this maybe a sign of bumper harvest for
farmers across the country.
Buhari’s optimism was conveyed in a
statement issued in Abuja on Sunday from the office of the Senior
Special Assistant to the president, Malam Garba Shehu.
The
president noted that with this positive development, the spectre of
agrarian distress was fast disappearing; giving rise to hope that hunger
would not rear its ugly head this year.
According to President Buhari this will represent a sharp turnaround in the fortunes in rural communities.
The president, who is farmer, had been to his farm in Daura at 7:00am on Saturday.
He said that he felt reassured about this when he saw good crop performance lining the roads all the way to his farm.
The
statement said the president also expressed delight over the decision
of the Daura Emirate Council, under the leadership of the Emir of Daura
to honor him with a reception.
He congratulated the Emir and the people on the prospect of good harvest this year.
The
Emir, Alhaji Umar Faruk, said the entire people of the state were proud
of the President and his achievements in office so far.
He pledged their total commitment to his success in office.
President Buhari visits his farm in Daura
President
Muhammadu Buhari has expressed delight over the abundant rainfall in
most parts of Nigeria, saying this maybe a sign of bumper harvest for
farmers across the country.
Buhari’s optimism was conveyed in a
statement issued in Abuja on Sunday from the office of the Senior
Special Assistant to the president, Malam Garba Shehu.
The
president noted that with this positive development, the spectre of
agrarian distress was fast disappearing; giving rise to hope that hunger
would not rear its ugly head this year.
According to President Buhari this will represent a sharp turnaround in the fortunes in rural communities.
The president, who is farmer, had been to his farm in Daura at 7:00am on Saturday.
He said that he felt reassured about this when he saw good crop performance lining the roads all the way to his farm.
The
statement said the president also expressed delight over the decision
of the Daura Emirate Council, under the leadership of the Emir of Daura
to honor him with a reception.
He congratulated the Emir and the people on the prospect of good harvest this year.
The
Emir, Alhaji Umar Faruk, said the entire people of the state were proud
of the President and his achievements in office so far.
He pledged their total commitment to his success in office.
Source: PM News
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