Farmer Hails President Buhari After Making First 1M from Sales Of Local Rice

A farmer, Saeed Balogun, has hailed President Muhammadu Buhari for urging Nigerians to go back to the farm.

Balogun, a farmer who claimed he held 1, 375, 000 in his hand for the first time after selling proceeds of his farm claimed the president's was significant in making it possible

The farmer who is believed to be from Iseyin, in Oyo state posted a picture of himself holding wads of money.

In his post on Facebook, the farmer said he had never held the sum of N1,37,5000 until he sold his rice harvest.

Balogun, who showed glowering praise on the president promised to do more next year.

"President Buhari, may God continue to bless your life and Nigeria. You advised us to go back to farm, for creation of wealth and self reliance, now this is the result.

"I never hold N1,375,000 as mine, till when I sold my rice harvest this week. I promise will do more by next year," he said.

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