Nigerian president, Buhari spoke while granting audience to members of the Presidential Fertilizer Initiative in the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

Buhari expressed delight that contrary to what happened under previous governments, not one of the 3,333 trucks that engaged in the compost programme of his government in 2017 obtained missing.

He promised his administration would continue to provide adequate security so as to keep up the programme.

“Unlike in previous governments where trucks conveying fertilizer would miraculously disappear in transit, in 2017, none of the 3,333 trucks that participated in this program went missing,” the president said.

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

While acknowledging the partnership among the Central Bank of Nigeria, the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development and state governors to ensure Nigeria feeds itself, Buhari urged them to continue on the track.

He urged stakeholders to continue to support programmes like the PFI and work together to ensure that the country never returns to the dark days of import dependency

“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 fertilizer is readily available.”

“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.”

Source: http://aderonkebamidele.com/trucks-loaded-fertilizer-missing-previous-regime-buhari/