Muhammadu Buhari, the President of Nigeria, says he will appoint a “minister who knows agriculture and its role in providing jobs and growing our economy” as the Minister of Agriculture in Nigeria.
Yaahoo Journalist reports that Buhari disclosed this while addressing leaders of various communities from five Local Government Areas of Daura Emirate, who paid him a visit as part of Eid El-Kabir celebration on Tuesday, August 13.
Buhari, who emphasized the importance of agriculture under his “Next Level” administration, President Buhari noted that the next minister of Agriculture will be someone who is knowledgeable and will know how to promote interest and investment in the sector.
According to Buhari, “I will appoint a minister who knows agriculture and its role in providing jobs and growing our economy.
“You have seen how we broke the fertiliser jinx in the country.
“We will do more to better the lots of our farmers. Agriculture is our strength,” Buhari added.