• About Us
  • Privacy Policy
No Result
View All Result
Express Day
  • Home
  • NEWS
    • Politics
    • Health
    • Education
    • Crime
    • Judiciary
    • Environment
    • Science & Technology
  • BUSINESS
    • Finance
    • Insurance
    • Agriculture
    • Aviation
    • Energy
    • ICT
    • Maritime & Transport
  • INVESTIGATIONS
  • ENTERTAINMENT & ARTS
  • SPORTS
  • en English
    ar Arabiczh-CN Chinese (Simplified)nl Dutchen Englishfr Frenchde Germanha Hausaig Igboit Italianko Koreanla Latinpt Portugueseru Russianes Spanishsw Swahiliyo Yorubazu Zulu
Express Day
No Result
View All Result
Home BUSINESS Agriculture

BORDER CLOSURE: DOMESTIC FUEL CONSUMPTION DOWN BY 30 PERCENT — BUHARI

ExpressDay by ExpressDay
December 2, 2019
in Agriculture, Economy, NEWS, Oil and Gas, Politics
0
OSINBAJO SEEKS BETTERT STATE GOVTS’ APPROACH  TO END GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE
0
SHARES
9
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
President Muhammadu Buhari announced on Monday that the country’s domestic fuel consumption had dropped by more than 30 percent, following closure of land borders over the past two months.
Receiving a delegation of Katsina State Elders Forum at his country home in Daura, the President also clarified that contrary to some media reports, he had not given any date for the reopening of the land border until the situation improves.
The government’s directive to close the nation’s borders was taken to curb smuggling activities, especially of rice, but Buhari said he would be leveraging on the closure to also rekindle the entire agriculture sector in the country.
The President commended the actions taken by the President of Niger Republic, Muhammadou Youssoufou, including the dismissal of officials and a ban on use of the country as a dumping ground for Nigeria-bound smuggled goods, which have been helpful and supportive.
He acknowledged the hardship faced by border communities following the ban on sale of fuel at stations 20 kilometres to the border, a restriction that also saw to the closure of all fuel stations in his native home, Daura.
”Farmers must be protected. Dishonesty is deep rooted in the country. Otherwise the border closer would not have been warranted,” he said.
According to him, the restriction was a temporary measure as the Nigerian Customs Service needed to ascertain outlets involved in real sale of products and those being used for smuggling.
President Buhari told the delegation that he intends forging ahead with poverty alleviation schemes and the agricultural and livestock reforms started by the administration in the first term, since the election was behind him and a government now in place.
He explained that the reforms, especially those relating to the settlement of livestock herders would take time to accomplish, assuring that his deliberate choice of tested farmers as his past and current ministers of agriculture was informed by the need to carry his vision through.
Earlier in his remark, the representative of the Chairman of the Elders Forum, Alhaji Aliyu Saulawa, commended the achievements of President Buhari and Governor Aminu Bello Masari of Katsina State in curbing the menace of bandits, kidnappers and cattle rustlers.
He, however, drew a long list of requests which included a special intervention fund to assist victims of attacks, completion of the 10 megawatts wind power project in the state, setting up of a North-West Development Commission and setting up of Ruga farm settlements urgently.

Like this:

Like Loading...

Related

Previous Post

RUSSIA SIGN DEAL TO SUPPLY NIGERIA POTASH FOR FERTILISER PRODUCTION

Next Post

2020 HEALTH BUDGET: CSO LAUNCHES SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGN TO TACKLE LAW MAKERS

ExpressDay

ExpressDay

Next Post
2020 HEALTH BUDGET: CSO LAUNCHES SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGN TO TACKLE LAW MAKERS

2020 HEALTH BUDGET: CSO LAUNCHES SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGN TO TACKLE LAW MAKERS

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Stay Connected test

  • Trending
  • Comments
  • Latest
Rector becomes Giwa of Auchi Sacred Kingdom

Rector becomes Giwa of Auchi Sacred Kingdom

January 7, 2023
Buhari demands justice for Omobolanle Raheem killed by police

Murder of Lagos Lawyer: We Also Demand Justice for Edo 5 — Barrister Asunogie

January 2, 2023
Group blasts Omo-Agege’s aide over lies against Ogboru’s alliance with Okowa

Oddiri’s campaign of calumny can’t change Deltans’ love for Ogboru – Okotie-Eboh

January 21, 2023
Second interpreter of “Papa Ajasco” role, Ogunrombi, dies

Second interpreter of “Papa Ajasco” role, Ogunrombi, dies

January 15, 2023
Auchi Poly: Echoes of a Transformational Administration

Auchi Poly: Echoes of a Transformational Administration

January 26, 2023
159 Nigerians renounce citizenship in 2022 – FG

159 Nigerians renounce citizenship in 2022 – FG

January 26, 2023
Auchi Poly: Echoes of a Transformational Administration

Auchi Poly: Echoes of a Transformational Administration

January 26, 2023
IGP Baba’s Welfare Drive And The Changing Face Of NPF

IGP Baba’s Welfare Drive And The Changing Face Of NPF

January 26, 2023

Recent News

Auchi Poly: Echoes of a Transformational Administration

Auchi Poly: Echoes of a Transformational Administration

January 26, 2023
159 Nigerians renounce citizenship in 2022 – FG

159 Nigerians renounce citizenship in 2022 – FG

January 26, 2023
Auchi Poly: Echoes of a Transformational Administration

Auchi Poly: Echoes of a Transformational Administration

January 26, 2023
IGP Baba’s Welfare Drive And The Changing Face Of NPF

IGP Baba’s Welfare Drive And The Changing Face Of NPF

January 26, 2023

Follow Us

Browse by Category

  • Agriculture
  • Aviation
  • BUSINESS
  • Crime
  • Economy
  • Education
  • Energy
  • ENTERTAINMENT & ARTS
  • Environment
  • Feature
  • Finance
  • FOREIGN
  • Health
  • ICT
  • Insurance
  • INTERVIEW
  • INVESTIGATIONS
  • Judiciary
  • Maritime & Transport
  • Metro
  • NEWS
  • Oil and Gas
  • OPINION
  • PHOTO NEWS
  • Politics
  • Science & Technology
  • Security
  • SPORTS
  • TOP STORIES
  • Tourism

Recent News

Auchi Poly: Echoes of a Transformational Administration

Auchi Poly: Echoes of a Transformational Administration

January 26, 2023
159 Nigerians renounce citizenship in 2022 – FG

159 Nigerians renounce citizenship in 2022 – FG

January 26, 2023
  • About Us
  • Privacy Policy

© 2022 Express Day

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • NEWS
  • BUSINESS
  • INVESTIGATIONS
  • ENTERTAINMENT & ARTS
  • SPORTS

© 2022 Express Day

%d bloggers like this: