{
  "id": 11458915,
  "title": "Take actions, address insecurity, hunger in Nigeria – Ex-CAN President tells Tinubu",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/take-actions-address-insecurity-hunger-in-nigeria-ex-can-president",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-02T14:35:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/02/take-actions-address-insecurity-hunger-in-nigeria-ex-can-president-tells-tinubu/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Reverend Samson Olasupo Ayokunle, former President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), has urged the Nigerian government to promptly address the pressing issues of hunger, insecurity, and inflation. Addressing journalists in Ibadan, Ayokunle highlighted that the removal of the subsidy on Premium Motor Spirit has exacerbated hunger and living costs across the nation. He emphasized the need for determined leaders who are committed to tackling insecurity and other social problems, stating that it is now challenging for Nigerians to survive economically. Ayokunle called on President Bola Tinubu to take decisive actions to tackle the country's problems, asserting that a more determined leadership is necessary. He also noted that with more government resources, the administration would likely perform better in providing quality education to the populace. Ayokunle affirmed that while the removal of the subsidy was a step in the right direction, the average Nigerian salary has plummeted, making it difficult for workers to make ends meet. He concluded by expressing faith in Nigeria's resilience in 2027, urging the public to believe in the country's potential.",
  "summary": "The immediate past President of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Reverend Samson Olasupo Ayokunle, has advised the federal government to urgently take necessary steps to address hunger, insecurity and inflation in the country. He explained that the removal of the subsidy on Premium Motor Spirit has increased hunger and the cost of living across […] Take actions, address insecurity,…",
  "key_points": [
    "Former CAN President urges Nigeria to address hunger, insecurity, inflation.",
    "Removal of subsidy on Premium Motor Spirit worsened economic hardship.",
    "Calls for determined leadership to tackle social problems and improve education."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}