President Muhammadu Buhari has asked Nigerians to farm what they eat to avoid dying of hunger. The president opined that Nigerians have no reason to complain about being hungry.
He stated this while speaking with with Tambarin Hausa TV.
The nation’s leader explained that his position was responsible for the decision to ban rice importation.
He maintained that Nigeria can still feed itself despite the floods that had affected farming communities.
Buhari said the decision of his government to ban rice importation had led to the farming of rice.
According to Buhari: “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.”
