35 million Nigerians faces hunger this 2026, is not even politics but this is statement of fact and straight up from UN report, is a something to be worried about by any serious government.
Nigeria is currently grappling with one of its most alarming economic warnings in recent times, as the United Nations forecasts that by 2026, a staggering 35 million Nigerians could be facing severe hunger. This grim outlook positions Nigeria among the nations most at risk of food insecurity, even though it stands as Africa’s largest economy by population.
35 million Nigerians faces hunger
The hunger crisis is fueled by a mix of soaring food prices, rampant unemployment, escalating insecurity, climate-related challenges, and dwindling purchasing power. Essential items like rice, garri, beans, and bread have seen their prices double or even triple in a short span, turning basic survival into a daily battle for millions. 35 million Nigerians faces hunger
35 million Nigerians faces hunger
Experts caution that insecurity in farming areas has significantly hampered food production, while economic reforms and the removal of subsidies have further tightened the screws on everyday Nigerians. With farmers struggling to access their lands and consumers unable to afford food, the divide continues to grow. 35 million Nigerians faces hunger
Critics contend that the Tinubu administration needs to move beyond mere policy discussions and take bold action, including implementing food support programs, ensuring security in agricultural regions, and providing economic relief to vulnerable families.
As the UN’s warning resonates, Nigerians are left pondering a pressing question: Are we on the brink of a preventable humanitarian crisis, or will decisive measures finally be taken?
What do you believe is the root cause of this impending hunger crisis — poor leadership, insecurity, global pressures, or a combination of all these factors?
Meanehile; FG pays billions to Niger Delta militants but have refused to pay any to armed Fulani herdsmen who are kpaying people in thousands to guard our forests, this statement is coming from northern elders who have always shown sympathy to herdsmen.
A fresh wave of controversy has hit the scene as prominent Northern Elders have raised serious questions about the Federal Government’s security strategy. This comes on the heels of years of pipeline surveillance contracts handed out to former Niger Delta militants.
The elders pointed out that if the Nigerian government can openly pay armed ex-militants billions of naira to safeguard oil infrastructure, then it shouldn’t be off-limits to think about involving armed Fulani herdsmen to help secure Nigeria’s forests — especially since many of them are already active in those areas. 35 million Nigerians faces hunger
According to the group, the escalating insecurity in the country calls for some out-of-the-box thinking, rather than just sticking to political correctness. They firmly believe that the focus should be on achieving peace, not on moral posturing. FG pays billions to Niger Delta militants
“We already negotiate with armed groups when it serves the nation’s interests. Why pretend otherwise?” one elder reportedly questioned.
This proposal has ignited a firestorm on social media and among civil society groups. Critics are sounding the alarm, warning that such a move could legitimize violence, reward criminal behavior, and further undermine the authority of the Nigerian state.
Security analysts are also raising red flags, cautioning that formalizing armed groups — no matter where they’re from — could exacerbate ethnic tensions and encourage more factions to take up arms in hopes of gaining government recognition. 35 million Nigerians faces hunger
On the flip side, supporters argue that Nigeria’s current reality has already outstripped its laws. With vast forests left ungoverned and rural communities facing constant threats, they believe it’s time to confront some uncomfortable truths about how security is really maintained.
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