PRESIDENT BUHARI: AGRICULTURE LIVING UP TO OUR EXPECTATION AS JOBS CREATOR
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed satisfaction with the growing role of agriculture as a strategy for jobs creation among young Nigerians.
Speaking while receiving Mr. Boukekri Rmilli, the Foreign Minister of Tunisia at the State House in Abuja on Tuesday, President Buhari said his administration will increase its support for agriculture as a mechanism for jobs creation.
“We are trying very hard to provide jobs, for our youths. We are investing heavily in agriculture “end of quote
In this regard, he expressed happiness with the resuscitation of the Nigeria – Tunisia Binational Commission which was attended by a large delegation of businessmen and prospective investors.
Mr. Rmilli, who is also the leader of the delegation of businessmen, informed the President that his country is anxious to grow trade relationships with Nigeria.
He expressed satisfaction with the large number of local business men who turned up for the Nigeria – Tunisia Business Forum on Monday in Abuja.
The Minister delivered a special message to President Buhari, in which Mr. Beji Caid Essebsi, President of Tunisia, congratulated the Nigerian leader on his achievements in security, economy and role in Africa.
More Stories
LAGOS GOVT REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO YOUTH EMPOWERMENT THROUGH ENTERTAINMENT, SPORTS
The Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mr. Idris Aregbe, has underscored the Lagos...
HAJJ 2025: SANWO-OLU SPONSORS FREE MEDICAL SCREENING FOR 1,400 INTENDING PILGRIMS
Ahead of the 2025 Hajj, the Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu administration on Saturday commenced free medical screening for this year's Hajj-intending...
BURKINA FASO FOILS COUP PLOT, ACCUSES EXILED OFFICERS IN IVORY COAST
Burkina Faso’s military-led government has announced that it successfully thwarted what it described as a “major coup plot” targeting junta...
DIASPORA: STUDENTS RAISE FUNDS TO SUPPORT BURIAL OF 77-YR-OLD NIGERIAN KILLED IN US
In order to help with the funeral of Olatunji Bolaji, a 77-year-old Nigerian Uber driver who was shot and killed...
BUHARI CALLS FOR PEACE IN GAZA AS FINAL RESPECT TO LATE POPE FRANCIS
Former President Muhammadu Buhari has joined Christians across the globe in mourning the death of Pope Francis, describing the late...
OSUN MONARCH ANNOUNCES INDEFINITE SUSPENSION OF CHIEF OVER LAND GRABBING ALLEGATIONS
The palace of the Timi of Ede in Osun State, Oba Munirudeen Lawal, on Monday, announced the indefinite suspension of...