Peter Obi, a presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), says a warning from the UN World Food Programme (WFP) points to an impending and worsening hunger and food crisis in Northern Nigeria. In statements posted on social media, Obi expresses concern that the situation is avoidable, and he attributes it to what he calls failures in leadership alongside insecurity. The reporting links the alarm to a WFP update stating that more than 17 million people in Northern Nigeria face crisis-level hunger across nine northern states. Sources also cite that northern Nigeria, traditionally a key food-producing region, is experiencing its worst hunger conditions in nearly a decade. One state highlighted is Borno, where more than 10,000 residents are described as in “catastrophic” hunger conditions. Obi also points to the impact of insecurity—such as banditry and insurgency—which displaces farmers and restricts access to farmlands, contributing to reduced agricultural activity. He calls for urgent action by federal and state governments, including improving security in agricultural areas, supporting smallholder farmers, and working with international partners such as the WFP to address funding and assistance gaps.
Peter Obi reacts to UN/WFP warning on worsening hunger crisis in Northern Nigeria
Peter Obi, a presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), says a warning from the UN World Food Programme (WFP) points to an impending and worsening hunger and food crisis in North...
- Peter Obi reacts to a UN World Food Programme warning about worsening hunger in Northern Nigeria.
- WFP figures cited in the reports say over 17 million people across nine northern states face crisis-level hunger.
- The crisis is described as the worst in nearly a decade for the region.
- Borno State is highlighted, with reports citing over 10,000 residents in “catastrophic” hunger conditions.
- Obi attributes the crisis to leadership failures and insecurity that disrupt farming and access to farmland.
The 2027 presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has said the impending food crisis in Northern Nigeria is disheartening. Obi blamed the impending food crisis in the North on bad leadership. Reacting to the United Nations’ World Food Programme (WFP) warning that over 17 million Nigerians in the North are at […] UN warning of food crisis in Northern Nigeria due to bad leadership – Peter Obi
1 month agoFormer Nigerian presidential candidate Peter Obi has voiced serious alarm over the escalating hunger crisis in northern Nigeria, calling it a preventable national failure rooted in poor leadership and insecurity. In a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday, titled “UN’s Warning on Northern Nigeria’s Food Crisis,” Obi reacted to a recent World Food Programme (WFP) report highlighting the severity of the situation. He noted that northern Nigeria, traditionally the country's food basket, is now facing its worst hunger crisis in nearly a decade. According to the UN warning, more than 17 million people across nine northern states are experiencing crisis-level hunger, while over 35 million Nigerians nationwide face acute food insecurity risks during the current lean season. Particularly alarming is the situation in Borno State, where over 10,000 residents have entered “catastrophic” hunger conditions. “I am deeply troubled by the latest report from the UN’s World Food Programme,” Obi stated. “The fact that over 10,000 residents of Borno State have entered ‘catastrophic’ hunger conditions represents not only immense human suffering but also a profound national failure.” Obi emphasized that Nigeria has no business ranking among the world’s hungriest nations, given its vast resources and large areas of fertile, uncultivated land in the North. He attributed the crisis largely to insecurity including banditry and insurgency which has displaced farmers, restricted access to farmlands, and turned agricultural communities into zones of displacement. The Labour Party leader urged the federal and state governments to take urgent action by prioritizing the security of agricultural areas, providing better support to smallholder farmers, and collaborating more effectively with international partners like the World Food Programme to close funding gaps.
1 month agoPeter Obi raises alarm over severe hunger crisis in Northern Nigeria, with 17 million facing crisis-level hunger due to insecurity and leadership failures. Read More: https://punchng.com/peter-obi-warns-of-worsening-hunger-crisis-in-northern-nigeria/
1 month agoThe presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Mr Peter Obi, has expressed deep concern over the worsening hunger crisis in northern Nigeria, describing the situation as avoidable and blaming it on what he called incompetent leadership. In a statement titled “UN’s Warning on Northern Nigeria’s Food Crisis”, posted on his X account on Saturday, […] I’m deeply troubled – Peter Obi raises alarm over hunger crisis in Northern Nigeria
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