Daily Trust's Economists Board Unveils Poverty Alleviation Strategies

The Daily Trust's Board of Economists has outlined strategies to tackle poverty in Nigeria following the inauguration of the board. The board, led by Chairman Shehu Yahaya, addressed the alarming rates of multidimensional poverty affecting over 133 million Nigerians, as per the 2022 National Bureau of Statistics report.

The board emphasized the need for comprehensive measures covering health, education, income, and living standards to combat poverty effectively. The report highlighted the disparities between rural and urban poverty rates, indicating the urgency for targeted interventions.

The board's recommendations aim to address the root causes of poverty and uplift the socio-economic well-being of the Nigerian population.