President Muhammadu Buhari has advised Nigerians to go to the farm to avoid staying hunger.
He stated that Nigerians have no reason to stay hungry as the land is rich enough.
President Buhari gave the advice while speaking with with Tambarin Hausa TV.
The nation’s number 1 citizen explained that his position was responsible for the decision to ban rice importation.
He said that Nigeria can still feed itself despite the floods that destroyed farmlands.
Buhari said the decision of his government to ban rice importation had led to the farming of rice.
According to him: “I took that decision to stop rice importation and said we should farm what we eat or die of hunger.
“I said that since we have farmland and God has blessed us with rain, what reason does a Nigerian have to say he’s hungry?
“If you are hungry, go to the farm. I’m aware that floods have ravaged some farmlands this season but we are still selling rice made in Nigeria, and we can feed ourselves.”
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