‘Farming’ Key To Ending Hunger, Insecurity In Nigeria-President Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has submitted that farming would help greatly to end hunger and insecurity in the country.

He also  noted  that agriculture had in the past played a great role  in the economy of  Nigeria.

Team@orientactualmags.com learned Buhari  said this while giving his speech  during the 2022 Olojo Festival in Ile-Ife, Osun State on Saturday.

The president, who was represented by the Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, asserted that  farming ‘is the only solution to end hunger and food insecurity’.

While recalling that Olojo festival showcases  Yoruba culture at its best, he noted that  it was  a socio-cultural event   that had served as a platform to showcase farm produce, hard work and declaration of agricultural profits in the olden days.

The President, who called   for ‘unity of effort’  in respect of   ending insecurity in the country, noted  that the  security agencies should not be left alone to tackle various threats facing the nation.

‘Olojo Festival was an event in the olden days to showcase farm produce, profits made in farming and agriculture at large.

It will gladden my heart if Nigerians could restore the old glory of farming; this Olojo festival too should also bring back the old days of showcasing farm produce, hard work 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.

I must also say that security is our collective effort. We should not leave security matters to security agencies alone. If we leave security agencies to handle security issues alone, there will not be adequate security.

We are collectively responsible for the provision of security. The government will do its own while the people should also support the security agencies. We should report any suspicious move or person in our environment to the security agents.

I appreciate Ooni’s effort in ending insecurity in Nigeria. Collectively, we will end insecurity in Nigeria’ he said.

The  Ooni of Ife, Ooni Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi attended the event in compny of his new wife, Olori Mariam Ajibola.

The 2022 Olojo festival was the first major event she would be attending as Ooni’s new wife.

Also at the event were dignitaries including Osun state Deputy governor,  Mr Benedict Alabi,  Rep Taofeeq Ajilesoro and former Rep Rotimi Makinde- Team@orientactualmags.com
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