Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, has warned that Nigeria is sliding deeper into food insecurity, arguing that the country has no justification for its worsening hunger levels despite vast agricultural potential.
Obi made the remarks in a statement shared on Thursday via his social media accounts, against the backdrop of a United Nations warning that about 35 million Nigerians are at risk of acute hunger between June and August.
The UN Humanitarian Country Team said nearly one in seven Nigerians could face severe food insecurity during the lean season, with the northern region expected to be most affected.
The UN further warned that delays in intervention could worsen the situation, forcing families to reduce meals, sell assets, or withdraw children from school to cope with worsening hardship.
Reacting to the development and Nigeria’s broader food security situation, Obi criticised the country’s performance despite repeated government interventions
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