During a recent private visit to Kebbi State for Ramadan observances, Peter Obi, the former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, shed light on Nigeria’s stark reality of hunger, revealing its placement among the top 20 most hunger-stricken nations globally.
This revelation stems from Nigeria’s disheartening ranking of 109 out of 125 countries on the global hunger index.
Welcomed warmly at the Government House in Kebbi State by Yakubu Bala Tafida, the Secretary to the State Government, Obi emphasized the dire consequences of Nigeria’s poverty and hunger, attributing them to the Federal Government’s inadequate investment in the agricultural sector.
Obi stressed the critical need for comprehensive investments, particularly in the North, which boasts vast arable lands suitable for both traditional and modern farming techniques. He lamented Nigeria’s unfortunate distinction of holding the largest expanse of uncultivated land globally, despite the significant potential for leveraging this resource to alleviate poverty.
Moreover, Obi outlined plans for immediate action, including the direct feeding of 100 impoverished individuals during Ramadan and the inauguration of a new borehole in Kahuta village, situated behind Dukku Army Barracks in Birnin Kebbi.
Explaining the motive behind these initiatives, Obi clarified, “Our aim is to provide humanitarian assistance in the form of water access and financial aid during this visit, driven solely by our commitment to alleviating suffering rather than any political agenda.”
