Peter Obi questions why Nigeria did not declare World Poverty Day public holiday
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 occasion should have been used for national reflection on rising poverty. Obi made the remarks in a post marking the international day, arguing that […] Peter Obi questions why Nigeria did not…
Presidential candidate Peter Obi of the Nigeria Democratic Congress has questioned why Nigeria has not declared the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty a public holiday. In a post marking the occasion, Obi argued that millions of Nigerians are struggling to afford basic necessities such as food and healthcare. He cited alarming statistics, showing that Nigeria's poverty rate increased from 40.1% in 2019 to 56.2% in 2023, with projections suggesting it could reach 63% by 2026.
Obi emphasized that economic growth alone does not address the growing poverty levels and called for improved management of public resources, as well as increased investment in education, healthcare, agriculture, and small businesses to alleviate the situation. He reiterated that a country where citizens can meet their basic needs and live with dignity is achievable.
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