Former President Muhammadu Buhari has stressed the importance of self-reliance in food production.
Speaking after attending Eid prayers with the Emir of Daura, Dr Faruk Umar Faruk, in Katsina, Buhari lauded the efforts of Nigerians who have turned to farming to mitigate rising food prices and ensure national food security.
The media aide to former President, Garba Shehu, stated this in a statement made available to TheIdeal News on Sunday
Buhari also appealed to citizens to continue striving for self-reliance by growing and consuming locally produced food.
