President Muhammadu Buhari has urged Nigerians to embrace farming to enhance the country’s food security.
Buhari made the appeal in a message to the annual Olojo festival in Ile-Ife, Osun.
Represented by Minister of Interior, Rauf ArAregbèsola, the president said farming remained the bedrock of Nigeria’s economy and necessary for national security interest.
A statement by the minister’s Media Adviser, Mr Sola Fasure on Saturday in Abuja, said Buhari emphasised that farming was the only solution to end hunger and food insecurity in the country.
He recalled that the festival was meant to showcase not only Yoruba culture, but also agricultural endowment and the productivity of the people.
“It will gladden my heart if Nigerians would restore the old glory of farming; this festival too should also bring back the old days of showcasing farm produce, hardwork and good character.
“The festival should not be for merriment alone, merriment should come after work. There should not be merriment without work. Working is the antidote to poverty,” he added.
The President also tasked Nigerians on collective effort in ending insecurity, adding that security agencies should not be left alone to tackle the various threats facing the nation
“If we leave security agencies to handle security issues alone, there will not be adequate security.
“We are collectively responsible for provision of security. The government will do its own part while Nigerians should also support the security agencies in doing their own part.
“We should, therefore, report any suspicious movement of person or persons in our environment to the security agents,” he added. (NAN)
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