Peter Obi Sounds Alarm Over Worsening Food Crisis Caused By Bandit And Terrorist Attacks

Peter Obi Sounds Alarm Over Worsening Food Crisis Caused By Bandit And Terrorist Attacks

Peter Obi, the Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general election, has raised fresh concerns about the escalating food crisis in Nigeria, attributing it to the actions of bandits and terrorists disrupting farming activities across the country……READ ALSO LP Turmoil Deepens: Peter Obi And Obidients Distance Themselves From Abure As Quest For New Chairman Commences

In response to recent publications and warnings from international agencies regarding food insecurity in Nigeria, Obi emphasized the urgent need to address the alarming situation.

Expressing his consistent worries over the growing food crisis, Obi stressed the importance of giving adequate attention to the alarming reports and taking urgent measures to mitigate the situation.

Referring to recent data indicating a significant increase in the number of food-insecure Nigerians, with millions facing acute hunger and resorting to crisis-level coping strategies, Obi highlighted the severity of the crisis, noting that the situation is even worse than reported.

He cited reports of farmers being attacked and killed by bandits and terrorists, leading many to abandon their farms out of fear for their safety. In some instances, farmers have resorted to paying hefty sums in ransom to gain access to their farmlands, further exacerbating the crisis.

Obi underscored the urgency for the government to address the underlying security challenges to enable farmers to return to their farms safely. He emphasized that solving the insecurity problem would help alleviate the food crisis, paving the way for a hunger-free Nigeria.

In conclusion, Obi reiterated the need for immediate action to tackle both the security and food insecurity issues, emphasizing that a new Nigeria, free from hunger, is achievable with concerted efforts.

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