Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has warned that uncontrolled population growth in the country should be a matter of concern to all.
Buhari, however, expressed gladness that more Nigerians have taken to the farm to grow more food so as to bring prices down and feed the nation.
Speaking to newsmen on Sunday shortly after joining Emir of Daura, Dr Faruk Umar Faruk, to observe the Eid prayer at Daura Eid ground, the ex-president said, “I use this occasion to make an appeal to all citizens to make Nigeria self-reliant. 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.
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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.
“I urge the youth of the country to seek to know about the founding fathers of the nation, the important personalities of their regions, and derive inspiration from them.
Reflecting on the massive crowd at the Eid in Daura, the former President expressed concern at unchecked population expansion, saying it will bring a lot of problems to future generations.
“There is a need for greater discussion and awareness about this problem, as well as a need to invest more in education and health.”
Buhari further said: “Considering the situation in the country, and in the spirit of the Sallah, let us help one another and be our bothers’ keepers. I wish everyone a happy Sallah. May this special festival bring joy, prosperity and wonderful health to everyone.”
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