Nigeria: Fact-Checking Peter Obi's Claim of More Than 140 Million Nigerians Living in Poverty
[Daily Trust] Peter Obi says more than 140 million Nigerians are living in poverty and severe hardship. But what do the available figures from the National Bureau of Statistics, World Bank, UNICEF, UN and WHO actually show?
Peter Obi has claimed that over 140 million Nigerians are living in poverty and facing severe hardship. However, a fact-check examines the available data from the National Bureau of Statistics, World Bank, UNICEF, UN, and WHO to determine the veracity of this assertion. The video fact-check delves into various aspects of Nigeria's social conditions, including poverty levels, food insecurity, out-of-school children, drug use, and life expectancy.
It also takes into account the differences in definitions, data sources, and reference years employed by these organizations. To view the full analysis and form your own conclusion about the accuracy of Peter Obi's claim, watch the complete video. AllAfrica hosts approximately 600 reports daily from more than 90 news organizations and over 500 other institutions and individuals, reflecting a wide range of perspectives on every issue.
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