Buhari hopeful of good harvest

President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed delight over the decision of the Emir and the people of his native town of Daura to honor him with a reception.

A statement by the Senior Special Assistant on media, Garba Shehu said the President also expressed happiness with the abundant rainfall the country is witnessing, saying that with this positive development, the specter of agrarian distress was fast disappearing, giving rise to hope that hunger will not rear its ugly head this year.

This, he said will represent a sharp turnaround in the fortunes in rural communities.

The president, who is a farmer had been to his farm in Daura at 7:00am on Saturday.

He said he felt reassured about this when he saw good crop performance lining the roads all the way to his farm.

He congratulated the Emir and the subject on the prospect of good harvest this year.

The Emir, Alhaji Umar Faruk said the entire people proud of the President and his achievements in officer so far.

He pledged their total commitment to his success in office.

Elizabeth Archibong