News
Peter Obi Calls for Agricultural Investment to Tackle Africa’s Food and Human Insecurity
At the Africa Food Systems Forum 2024 held in Kigali, Rwanda, former Nigerian presidential candidate Peter Obi delivered a powerful message on the urgent need to address food insecurity across the continent.
Speaking as one of the panellists, Obi underscored the intrinsic link between food insecurity and human insecurity in Africa, using Nigeria as a case study.
In his address, Obi stressed that solving food insecurity is not just about addressing hunger, but also about creating massive job opportunities, particularly for the continent’s growing youth population.
He pointed out that investing in agriculture and food-related productivity could pave the way for general security in countries like Nigeria, where food shortages and unemployment are major concerns.
“By reducing reliance on food imports, Nigeria can ease the strain on its currency, stabilize exchange rates, and curb inflation caused by high food costs,” Obi noted.
To highlight Africa’s untapped agricultural potential, Obi compared Nigeria’s rice production with that of Bangladesh.
While Bangladesh, with a landmass six times smaller than Nigeria, produces 35-40 million tons of rice annually, Nigeria only produces 3-4 million tons—roughly 10% of Bangladesh’s output.
This disparity, according to Obi, reflects a broader challenge across Africa that can be tackled through targeted investments.
“Food insecurity, if addressed properly, can catalyze enhancing human security and driving overall development,” he said, calling for a holistic approach that includes sustainable agricultural practices and value-chain improvements.
Obi concluded by reaffirming that a food-secure Africa is central to achieving prosperity and stability.
He urged leaders and stakeholders to prioritize food systems as a means to empower communities, boost economic growth, and build a more secure and self-sufficient Africa.
Nigerian politician Peter Obi speaks on the increase in the cost of living in Nigeria and shared how more Nigerians are now hungry and the hunger crisis is increasing in the country.
He stated, “Despite three years of Tinubu’s food emergency, Nigeria’s hunger ranking index declined to among the worst nations globally.”
“Yet the outcome of this has been the opposite. Nigeria’s hunger index has worsened significantly. Nigeria’s hunger index ranking was 103rd out of 123 countries surveyed in 2022/2023, and this figure has since worsened to 115th out of 123 countries surveyed in 2025/2026.”
The U.S. government has released a warning to social media influencers who will be coming to watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The government placed a rule on creating content to make money while using a tourist visa and stated that it could lead to deportation back to their country.
It can be noted that the World Cup will be hosted in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
“People who enter the United States under a visitor program and receive income from a U.S. source would be violating the conditions of their admission status.”
Nigerian businessman Isaac Fayose has spoken about what he considers one of the country’s biggest problems, stating that many Nigerians are worried about government taxation, insecurity, and the increasing rate of kidnappings for ransom.
He lamented the situation and criticized the government, arguing that these issues have become deeply rooted and that there appears to be no lasting solution in sight.
According to him “In Nigeria we have two governments. One is collecting tax, the other one is collecting ransom. Both of them have one thing in common which is to make life difficult for their people.
The one that is collecting tax without doing anything will come and share you rice and semolina. The one that is collecting ransom is doing giveaway on social media.”
Sharon Ooja Praises Husband After Receiving G-Wagon As Push Gift
Actress Ruth Kadiri Highlights Economic Challenges in Nigeria
Ruger Announces Break From Music Amid Legal Dispute
-
News19 hours agoPeter Obi Raises Concerns Over Nigeria’s Hunger Index Ranking
-
Entertainment19 hours agoRuger Announces Break From Music Amid Legal Dispute
-
News20 hours agoU.S. Government Warns Influencers Ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup
-
Entertainment19 hours agoDavido Uses Stage Outfit to Call Attention to Kidnapped Victims In Nigeria
-
Entertainment18 hours agoSharon Ooja Praises Husband After Receiving G-Wagon As Push Gift
-
Entertainment18 hours agoActress Ruth Kadiri Highlights Economic Challenges in Nigeria