In January 2023, the Cadre Harmonisé report by UNICEF highlighted nearly 25 million Nigerians at risk of hunger without immediate intervention, Peter Obi laments the looming hunger crisis in Nigeria.
This alarming forecast spurred calls for government action to prevent a looming hunger crisis. By year’s end, the number facing hunger risk rose to 26.5 million for 2024, deepening concerns.
Furthermore, the 2024 warning predicts over 31.5 million Nigerians facing acute hunger and food insecurity. This distressing trend accentuates Nigeria’s escalating economic challenges, worsened by increasing living costs and inflation.
In his tweet, Peter Obi says, “it is saddening again to note that the same publication, Cadre Harmonisé is again warning that more Nigerians, to tune of 31.5 million, are at risk of acute hunger and serious food insecurity between June and August 2024.
Moreover, Nigeria’s ranking as the 109th out of 125 on the Global Hunger Index, placing it among the top 20 hungriest nations, emphasizes the critical urgency to address the looming hunger crisis. The economic pressures compel families to spend almost all their income on food, sidelining other vital needs.
Consequently, to abate the looming hunger in Nigeria, transitioning from a consumption-based economy to a production-focused approach is vital. By prioritizing agricultural development and supporting local production, Nigeria can address the root causes of hunger and build a more sustainable future.
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