He told the delegation, which includes Governor Abubakar Sani Bello, military and traditional leaders, that his ad-ministration will pay more attention to the stretch of 2,150km federal roads in the state.
On security, he said: “We cannot manage our communities and societies without security. A lot of resources is being diverted to provide security instead of going into infrastructural development.”
The President re-assured the delegation that his administration will stay focused on securing lives and property, fighting corruption and stimulating the economy for more progress.
He said the Minister of Agriculture and the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria had been directed to increase monetary supports, through loans, to farmers in the next farming season, and ensure that farmers are not overwhelmed with the traditional demand for collaterals.
“Traditional institutions and families can serve as guarantors because we cannot continue with that colonial style of asking for collaterals that people don’t have,” he added.
The President commended the Chinese government for accepting to finance 85 per cent of Nigeria’s infrastructural development need.
“I thank you so much for coming. It is a good morale booster for me and the country that a state will bring a strong delegation to show appreciation for our efforts,” he said.
New Telegraph
