Nigeria: Buhari Pledges to Diversify Nigeria's Oil-Dependent Economy

The President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari, on Sunday in Abuja said he would shift attention from oil to agricultural and mining sectors to create jobs.

Mr. Buhari said this while receiving Northern Elders led by a former diplomat, Maitama Sule. He said he would address the problem of unemployment as it was one of the biggest challenges facing the nation.

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