President Bola Ahmed Tinubu says his administration has heard the voices of youths in Nigeria loud and clear, revealing that the Federal Government is targeting 10 million hectares of land for massive food production, as part of its commitment to tackling food crisis which has been the major reason behind the nationwide hunger protest
President Tinubu who disclosed this in a nationwide broadcast on Sunday monitored by Edu-Biznews , pleaded with Nigerians to suspend the protest which started last Thursday August 1,2024 and join hands with his administration in the task of building a more prosperous economy for a brighter future for every citizen
"My dear Nigerians, especially our youth, I have heard you loud and clear. I understand the pain and frustration that drive these protests, and I want to assure you that our government is committed to listening and addressing the concerns of our citizens," Tinubu assured
"But we must not let violence and destruction tear our nation apart. We must work together to build a brighter future, where every Nigerian can live with dignity and prosperity"
Tinubu explained measures taken so far and his administration meeting with governors on how to actualize the target for food production in the country, through provision of the needed support for farmers
"I have been meeting with our Governors and key Ministers to accelerate food production. We have distributed fertilisers. Our target is to cultivate more than 10 million hectares of land to grow what we eat. The Federal Government will provide all necessary incentives for this initiative, whilst the states provide the land, which will put millions of our people to work and further increase food production. In the past few months, we have also ordered mechanized farming equipment such as tractors and planters, worth billions of Naira from the United States, Belarus, and Brazil. I can confirm to you that the equipment is on the way", he revealed
President Tinubu who commiserated with families who lost their lives in the protest in some parts of the country, re-assured Nigerians of the focus of his government in ensuring the stability of the economy for the benefit of everyone
"The task before us is a collective one, and I am leading the charge as your President. A lot of work has gone into stabilising our economy and I must stay focused on ensuring that the benefits reach every single Nigerian as promised"
"My administration is working very hard to improve and expand our national infrastructure and create more opportunities for our young people", he stated
He however disabused the minds of those who strongly believed that his administration has been doing nothing to address the needs of the people, saying government is working hard to renew the hope of Nigerians which will soon manifest for all to see in concrete term
"Let nobody misinform and miseducate you about your country or tell you that your government does not care about you. Although there have been many dashed hopes in the past, we are in a new era of Renewed Hope. We are working hard for you, and the results will soon be visible and concrete for everyone to see, feel, and enjoy",
"Let us work together to build a brighter future for ourselves and for generations to come. Let us choose hope over fear, unity over division, and progress over stagnation. The economy is recovering; Please, don’t shut out its oxygen. Now that we have been enjoying democratic governance for 25 years, do not let the enemies of democracy use you to promote an unconstitutional agenda that will set us back on our democratic journey. FORWARD EVER, BACKWARD NEVER!", he pleaded
President Tinubu concluded by directing security operatives to continue to maintain peace, law and order by respecting human rights which Nigeria as a country is a signatory
"In conclusion, security operatives should continue to maintain peace, law, and order in our country following the necessary conventions on human rights, to which Nigeria is a signatory. The safety and security of all Nigerians are paramount" ,he stated
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