The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, has questioned why Nigeria did not declare the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty a public holiday, saying the event ought to have been used for nationwide reflection on rising poverty.
Obi made the remarks in a submit marking the worldwide day, arguing that thousands and thousands of Nigerians are struggling to afford meals and healthcare.
He cited figures in his submit displaying that Nigeria’s poverty fee rose from 40.1 per cent in 2019 to 56.2 per cent in 2023, with the speed projected to achieve 63 per cent in 2026.
“What meaning does economic growth have when citizens are getting poorer, hungrier, and more insecure?” Obi requested.
He referred to as for higher administration of public sources and elevated funding in schooling, healthcare, agriculture and small companies to handle the state of affairs.
Obi added that poverty ought to not outline Nigeria’s future, insisting {that a} nation the place residents can meet their primary wants and stay with dignity is feasible.
