Farmers are the healers of our land —Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari said on Saturday Nigeria neglected agriculture in the past because of its over dependence on oil, adding that the Federal Government has taken a wise decision by encouraging investments in the sector.

He urged Nigerians to make adequate investment in the agricultural sector, adding that farmers were the true healers of the land.

According to him, the impressive performance of farmers had put the country on the path to food self-sufficiency.

The president stated this in a special video message at the 23rd Farmers’ Day Celebration tagged: “Farm and Fortune” held at the Nigerian Agip Oil Company (NAOC)-Green River Project (GRP) Plant Propagation Centre (PPC) in Obie, Ogba/Ebema/Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State.

He commended NAOC for investing in farmers in the four states of their operations in the Niger Delta and urged farmers to make good use of opportunities in the agricultural sector.

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He said: “I commend the Nigerian Agip Oil Company for their efforts in repositioning agriculture. I urge others to emulate the examples set.

“I urge you the farmers to make good use of the investment made the company. We want to make farming our bedrock.

“We neglected farming in the time past, but we are wiser now as a nation. We will also take precautions of bad harvest.

“Agriculture is a veritable tool for economic recovery. It engenders better living standard and ensures food security. Agriculture will improve food security and provide jobs. Farmers are our authentic healers now and years ahead.”

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