Welcome to mjventertainment.blogspot.com: LATEST Presidency is not a joking matter, Buhari reveals 4 hours ago SHARE THIS NEWS! Facebook Twitter WhatsApp Email – President Muhammadu Buhari told some members of his cabinet that governing Nigeria is no joke and the country seriously needs prayers to solve its challenges – He said part of the challenges is that while the economy is going down, the country has not developed agriculture while it is still trying to get investors in the solid mineral sector – He declares that those agitating for Biafra were not born during the civil war because they would have known the calamity the war brought to the country President Muhammadu Buhari may have revealed how hot his seat is as he disclosed on Tuesday evening that leading Nigeria is not a joke. President Muhammadu Buhari He also called for prayers from well-meaning Nigerians saying this is one sure way the country can grow and overcome its current economic challenges. The Cable reports that the president made the disclosure while breaking his fast with some members of his cabinet at the presidential villa, Abuja. Buhari said this just when the federal government has sacked resident doctors in government hospitals a day after they embarked on a nationwide strike. To him, the Ramadan period is an opportunity for leaders to be more conscious of their actions. READ ALSO: FG lied, no ceasefire agreement – Niger Delta Avengers He said: “Leading the people is not a joke. It means accepting responsibilities for good or wrong. “We need a lot of prayers. This month of prayers and service to God, let’s keep on these prayers all the times, believing that God in His infinite mercy will listen to our prayers, give us peace, security and better the economy once more so that we can quickly rebuild and even do more for the country. “With the nation’s economy going down… We haven’t developed the agriculture, we’re still trying to talk on those who’ll come and develop the solid mineral for us. “It’s no news that we are the biggest country in Africa, we’re the economy engine of Africa, which are true by the way. But, we must always be patriotic in our dealings with others. “It strengthens our resolve to build our country to make it stronger and to make sure that the incoming generations are sufficiently motivated to be patriotic.” While commending Yakubu Gowon, former head of state, for striving to preserve the unity of the country, the president urged militants and those agitating for Biafra republic to ruminate on the civil war in which over two million lives were lost. READ ALSO: Presidency reacts to Fayose’s comment on Aisha Buhari “We have to reflect on the historical antecedent to appreciate what is before us now and what we intend to leave for our children and our grandchildren. “The militants in their various homes need to reflect very seriously on what happened between 1967 and 1970. About two millions Nigerians lost their lives. “And at that time, as young military officers, you hardly heard of anything about petroleum or whatever money you got from it. “Look at what General Gowon said: `To keep Nigeria one is a task that must be done’ and every soldier whether he has been to school or not knew what the General meant. But, we were quarreling with our brothers, we were not fighting an enemy and then somebody is saying that once again he wants Biafra. “I think this is because he was not born when there was Biafra.” Want to read news with extra convenience? Install our app from HERE SH