Buhari Calls for Economic Diversification in South Sudan

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Buhari Calls for Economic Diversification in South Sudan

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President Muhammadu Buhari has advised the government of South Sudan to invest more in agriculture and not to be solely dependent on oil revenues to grow the nation’s economy. President Buhari made this known in a statement by his special adviser, Media, Femi Adesina, while receiving the outgoing South Sudanese Ambassador to Nigeria, Ambassador Makuet Riak, at the State House in Abuja, said South Sudan can avoid the mistake made by Nigeria in her over-reliance on oil revenue. The President reiterated to the outgoing envoy that Nigeria’s dependence on oil over the years has been adversely affected by the drop in global oil prices. “Investing in sustainable agriculture is one of the best ways to provide jobs for the people and keep the nation productive. “Food security is important to any country and that is what we are trying to achieve here, years after we ‘threw away’ agriculture for oil,’’ the President said. The president also praised the relationship between Nigeria and South Sudan and stated that his administration is committed to strengthening existing bilateral ties. Ambassador Riak responded in a remark. He described his four-year duty tour as his country’s first ambassador to Nigeria as very fruitful.

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