Control The Population, Grow Your Own Food – Ex-President Buhari To Nigerians

Former Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari has advised the good citizens of the Nation to keep growing their own foods and control population growth.

He stated while speaking to a cross section of journalists after participating in the Kofor Arewa Eid prayer in Katsina on Sunday, amidst the ongoing economic crisis facing the country.

Buhari expressed satisfaction that a considerable number of Nigerians have embraced farming once again, but emphasised that the nation must grow its own food as a way to tackle inflation.

He said;

“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”.