President Muhammadu Buhari says increased disclosure of unusual activities will expose bandits and terrorists, and eliminate threats across the country.
Speaking to newsmen after the Eid-el-Kabir prayers at his country home, the President said perpetrators of atrocities should reflect on their crimes, and the soiling of their family reputation.
“I am quite aware of the difficulties people are facing and working to resolve them,” Buhari stated.
The president promised to bring relief to Nigerians in the face of challenges.
He expressed the hope the rainy season would be good for agricultural production to sustain local consumption and for export.
At the prayer ground, the Emir of Daura, Dr Faruk Umar Faruk, said the President had represented the Daura Emirate and indigenes well in his service to the nation, upholding his integrity at all times and working for the collective good of all.
The Emir said the community was always proud of the President, knowing his penchant for fairness, justice and upholding the rule of law.
The President, also received members of the National Youth Service Corps serving in Daura at his country home, he urged them to make more travels, and engage in mingling, tolerating, and negotiation, to appreciate the rich diversity of the country.
He noted that regular interface and broader vision of Nigeria as a whole world improve relationships, especially among the youths.
President Buhari who thanked them for the visit, applauded the foresight of former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, for creating the Corps, which exposes the youth to different cultures and opportunities across Nigeria.
The President noted that the scheme had broadened the horizon for many youngsters over the years, and reduced the tensions and misunderstandings that had existed between and among some sections of the country.
The Corps Liaison Officer, Douglas Damina, thanked the President for encouraging sustenance of the NYSC, and promoting youth inclusiveness and empowerment.
Damina told the President that the corps members had achieved a lot in community development, renovating three motor boreholes, training 350 youths in various skills, and encouraging proper hygiene, especially among women.
The President donated two bulls, ten rams and the sum of N1million to the corps members for the celebration.
Bello Wakili