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Kebbi Floods: Destruction of Farms A Setback To Boost Local Production-President Buhari.

President Muhammudu Buhari expressed deep concern over the heavy flood that took a number of lives, submerged thousands of hectares of farmland and houses, destroyed farm produce and personal belongings in affected communities.

In a statement by Garba Shehu, his Senior Special Assistant (Media and Publicity) on Wednesday, the President said, "I am particularly sad over this incident because it's a setback to our efforts to boost local rice production as part of measures to stop food importation."

Buhari pointed that, "Kebbi State is, the focal point of our policy to produce rice locally as part of this administration's commitment to agricultural rivival which suffered relative neglect in favour of food importation."

"With the loss of six lives and still counting ; thousands of hectares of land flooded and estimated economic loss of more than 1 billion Naira by Rice farmers in Kebbi State, facing a major setback in our efforts to boost local food production," he said.

" This bad news couldn't have come at a worse time for our farmers and other Nigerians who looked forward to a bumper harvest this year in order to to reduce the current astronomical rise in the cost of food items in the markets."

The President while sympathising with the bereaved families and farmers affected by the devastating floods has assured that " we are going to work closely with Kebbi State government in order to bring relief to the victims."

Mali's Ousted President Keita Lands In Hospital.

Ibrahim Boubacar Keita, Mali's ousted President has been hospitalised at a private clinic in Bamaka, Mali. Keita's health deteriorated after being detained for 10 days by the junta.

It's however not clear whether the 75 year old would be flown abroad for medical treatment. 

Keita who was elected to office in 2013 had three years left in his second term before being ousted by the military. 

Buhari Approves November 1st As National Youth Day. 

President Muhammudu Buhari has approved November 1st as National Youth Day. 

Sunday Dare, Minister of Youths and Sport Development said this via his Twitter account on Wednesday. He noted that the approval demonstrated Buhari's commitment to supporting the youths.

He tweets, "Today, President Buhari in council approved November 1st every year as the National Youth Day to celebrate, draw attention to and find solutions to the issues that affect the youth. Mr President has again demonstrated his commitment to supporting youth policies."

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