Nigeria’s population explosion frightening, says Buhari

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President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday described the country’s burgeoning population as “frightening.”

He urged ministers-designates to join hands in finding solution to the worrisome trend.

At the session attended by permanent secretaries, the President urged the incoming Federal Executive Council members to reflect on the country’s position, comparing it to where it was in 2015.Buhari said during the first term, his administration identified security of the country, improvement of the economy and anti-corruption fight as three areas for close attention and action.

According to him, his administration would have laid the ground to lift 100 million Nigerians out of poverty in 10 years at the expiration of his eight-year tenure in 2023. He said: “Honourable Ministers-designate, we must work as a team. Although you have been chosen to represent your states as a constitutional imperative, it is vital for all of you to work as Nigerians.

 

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