The Accountant General of the Federation, Ahmed Idris, has advised governments at all levels to encourage youths to embrace agriculture to enable them become self-reliant.
Idris gave the advice in Kano during a reception organised by Daneji Community in his honour.
He said the high rate of unemployed youths in Kano was alarming and urged the state government to encourage its youths on agriculture.
According to him, the country is blessed with a large arable land to farm different crops, hence the need to encourage youths to go into farming for self-reliance and economic independence.
He also called on wealthy individuals in the society to assist the less privileged people.
Idris appreciated the community for the honour conferred on him and promised to be more committed and dedicated in discharging his duties.Earlier, Nasiru Gawuna, the Deputy Governor of the State, commended President Muhammadu Buhari, for extending the tenure of the incumbent AGF
