President Buhari urges Fulani youths to seek education

- Youths of Fulani ethnic stock has been urged to copy Muhammadu Buhari's love for education

- The president said education is the only way they can be driven away from violence and criminality

- He also stated that education is the only cure for Nigeria's challenges

President Muhammadu Buhari has called on youths of Fulani ethnic stock to copy his example and embrace education.

The president who is currently on a 2-day working visit to the state says education is the cure for Nigeria's numerous challenges. An aide to the president, Garba Shehu, disclosed this on Facebook on Thursday, April 26.

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Buhari also told the youths that education is the only way they can be driven away from violence and criminality.

"President Buhari in Bauchi, says education is the greatest cure for the country’s security and numerous other problems.

"He has asked the Fulani ethnic stock to embrace education as a way to drive their youth away from violence and criminality.

"Buhari thanks God for the opportunity of the education he got and has asked Fulani youths to copy his example."

Legit.ng had earlier reported that President Muhammadu Buhari arrived Bauchi state for his scheduled two-day working visit.

President arrived the state on Thursday, April 26 and was welcomed by the governors of Bauchi and Adamawa states, Muhammed Abubakar and Mohammed Jibrilla at Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa International Airport, Bauchi.

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Also present to receive him were some ministers.

Legit.ng had also reported that Governor Mohammed Abdullahi Abubakar of Bauchi state declared Thursday April 26, as a public holiday ahead of President Muhammadu Buhari's two day visit to the state.

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Source: Legit.ng