PDP Calls for Urgent Action to Address Nigeria's Growing Food Insecurity

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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led Federal Government for its insensitivity to the worsening food insecurity and attendant hunger and starvation across Nigeria. According to Kola Ologbondiyan, National Publicity Secretary of the PDP, over 82.9 million Nigerians can no longer afford their daily meals due to the failure of the administration to protect the food sector. The country has ranked 98th out of 107 in the Global Hunger Index, with severe food scarcity, 33.3% unemployment, and 22.95% food inflation rates.

Key Takeaways:

  • The PDP has criticized the APC-led Federal Government for its inability to address the growing food insecurity in Nigeria, resulting in over 82.9 million people unable to afford their daily meals.
  • The country ranks 98th out of 107 in the Global Hunger Index, with severe food scarcity, 33.3% unemployment, and 22.95% food inflation rates.
  • The PDP has attributed the food crisis to the failure of the APC administration to recalibrate the agricultural sector and address violence, terrorism, and banditry in food production areas.
  • Prices of staple foods such as rice, garri, and beans have increased by over 300% since the APC took over, making them unaffordable for many Nigerians.
  • Over 15 trillion naira is believed to have been stolen by APC leaders, which the PDP suggests could be used to fund emergency action to address food security in the country.
  • Farmers are now overflowing in internally displaced persons (IDP) camps due to violence and terrorism in food production areas.
  • The PDP has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to take urgent steps to address the issue of hunger by opening silos to cushion the effect and push down prices.

Statistics:

  • Over 82.9 million Nigerians can no longer afford their daily meals due to food insecurity.
  • Nigeria ranks 98th out of 107 in the Global Hunger Index.
  • 33.3% unemployment rate.
  • 22.95% food inflation rates.
  • Prices of staple foods such as rice, garri, and beans have increased by over 300% since the APC took over.
  • N15 trillion believed to have been stolen by APC leaders.

Sources:

  • National Publicity Secretary of the PDP, Kola Ologbondiyan.
  • Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) statement dated Sunday, no specific date mentioned.
  • Global Hunger Index.
  • Various news sources mentioning the PDP statement.