Nigerians have been instructed by former President Muhammadu Buhari to continue cultivating their own food and manage population growth.
The former president conveyed his happiness that a sizable portion of Nigerians had returned to farming.
Buhari, however, voiced grave concerns about the unrestrained population growth in the country and stated that urgent action is now necessary.
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In light of the state of the country at the moment, he addressed journalists on Sunday after taking part in the Kofor Arewa Eid prayer in Katsina.
“The need for greater discussion and awareness about this problem, (uncontrolled population growth) as well as a need to invest more in education and health.
“Let us grow our own food. We have shown that we can do it. This is not the time to relent when we see prices going up. Let us buy what is produced in the country.
“The foundation of a prosperous and stable country has been laid by successive governments, and I encourage our youth, in particular, to continue to play an active role in various nation-building efforts,” he said.
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