Peter Obi Urges National Emergency on Hunger Crisis

Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, has called on the federal government to declare a national emergency on hunger in Nigeria. This appeal was made in an X post to mark World Food Day.

Obi highlighted that approximately 36 million Nigerians are projected to face acute hunger this year, with Nigeria ranking 117th out of 125 countries in the Global Hunger Index, a decline from 109th in 2023. He pointed out that despite Nigeria's vast arable land, about 60 percent remains uncultivated, contributing to the hunger crisis exacerbated by poverty and insecurity.

Obi stated that if elected president, his administration would prioritize security and provide farmers with targeted grants and subsidies to enhance agricultural production. He also joined rural women in Nigeria to celebrate International Rural Women’s Day, emphasizing their vital role in food production and the urgent need to address hunger as a national emergency.