My govt not like Jonathan’s, others where trucks of fertilizer disappear —Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday took a swipe at former President Goodluck Jonathan and others before him, saying that his administration is not like theirs where truck loads of fertilizer disappeared “miraculously” in transit.

He stated this when he spoke to members of the Presidential Fertilizer Initiative at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

He said, “Unlike in previous governments where trucks conveying fertiliser would miraculously disappear in transit, in 2017, none of the 3,333 trucks that participated in this programme went missing.

“I want to assure all participants of the PFI that, we will continue to provide adequate security so that this programme, and its positive impact on Nigeria, is sustained.”

The President acknowledged the partnership with the Central Bank of Nigeria, the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development and state governors to ensure Nigeria feeds itself, and called on them to continue and not to give up.

He further urged stakeholders to continue to support programmes like the PFI and work together to see that the country never returns to the dark days of import dependence.

“The rains are upon us. Farmers in the southern part of the country will be planting soon. We must all do our bit to ensure fertiliser is readily available.

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“Therefore, the Ministry of Finance and Nigerian Sovereign Investment Authority should immediately engage the Governors Forum to conclude their orders.

“The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development should conclude the planning for all government programmes for the 2018 season to ensure synergy,“ he added.

 

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