President Muhammadu Buhari has said that he is not ignorant of the suffering and pains Nigerians go through to feed under his administration.

In an interview aired on Channels Television on Wednesday, Buhari said he knows that the people are suffering and going through pains under his watch.

The president affirmed, “I’m absolutely aware of it, but like I said, look at the vast population of Nigerians, only 2.5% of the land revenue are being cultivated. We realised this rather too late, but we have to go back to the land (agriculture).”

He however urged Nigerians to make use of the opportunity that agriculture offers in order to find a lasting solution to the current economic quagmire.
Concerning the security situation in the country, Buhari said traditional rulers have a huge role to play in bringing peace to communities.

He also called for more dialogue in solving the farmer-herder clashes recorded across the country.

“The role of traditional rulers must not be undermined, because in their areas they know who is who, even by families, not to even talk of individuals,” he said.

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