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OPINION: TINUBU SHOULD LET NIGERIANS BREATH AND STOP SUFFOCATING THEM. |Adesina Julius

Nigeria is grappling with a critical problem of food insecurity. Food prices continue to increase because of inflation. With 25 million Nigerians at high risk of hunger.

The reality is that Nigerians are suffering greatly because the cost of living has risen beyond their means.

Nigerians can no longer afford their daily meals due to the failure of the administration to take practical steps to grow and protect the food sector, thereby leading to severe food scarcity with prices soaring beyond the reach of Nigerians.

“To call a spade a spade and not an agricultural instrument,” this is one of the worst periods in the history of our dear nation — economically, socially, and politically.

In fact, there is an urgent need to redefine poverty, lack and want using Nigeria as a case study. The minimum average of $2 on feeding one per person each day is no longer realistic in Nigeria, even as unemployment rate has doubled and the prices of food and essential commodities needed for the sustainability of mankind have risen astronomically.

Garri, a locally produced cassava byproduct, has also witnessed price oscillations. There has been an enormous increase in the cost of rice and beans over the past month alone. Bread is no longer affordable, even many people have noticed that the sizes of their loaves have shrunk significantly as well.

Food riots and organized armed robberies are likely to increase unless swift measures are implemented to address these pressing challenges.

The food crisis in Nigeria isn’t just about hunger, it’s a ripple effect that impacts public health, socioeconomic stability, education, and national security.

With what Nigerians has experienced so far under Tinubu, it is safe to conclude that all is not well with Nigeria.

Tinubu led government must realise that no sound social development can take place in a situation where majority of its citizens are hungry and without adequate food compliments; neither can our economy blossom when our labour force remains hungry.

Just as Proverbs 29:18 has it, “Where there is no vision, the people perish”, the lack of clear vision in the present administration is visible for all to see. It is not too late for the president to get it right by ensuring that the hope of Nigerians in him is renewed.

The emergency declaration on food by him is a rallying cry, but the real work lies ahead. Addressing Nigeria’s food crisis requires strategic planning, substantial investment, and most importantly, the commitment to put words into action. The future of millions of Nigerians, and indeed the stability of the country, depends on it.

President Tinubu should act now and act well!. He should let the Hope be Renewed.

We hope the flag 🇳🇬 shall rise again!

Adesina Julius writes from Igbeti, Oyo State.

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AFCON 2023: CAF picks Super Eagles striker, Osimhen for drug test

Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen, has been selected by the Confederation of African Football, CAF, for random drug tests at the tournament.

A source told newsmen POST that Osimhen was tested against hosts, Cote d’Ivoire and Cameroon.

“(He was) tested against Cote d’Ivoire and Cameroon. That is twice in four games,” the source said.

The Napoli striker was fouled for the penalty that gave Nigeria a 1-0 win over the Ivorians.

Osimhen then put in a ‘battering ram’ performance against the Indomitable Lions as they won 2-0 in a last-16 clash on Sunday.

He set up the first goal for Ademola Lookman and was a constant menace for the Cameroonians, before he was replaced by Paul Onuachu late in the game.

Osimhen’s only goal came in the 1-1 draw against Equatorial Guinea in their first fixtures.

The current CAF Player of the Year is expected to lead the line for the three-time champions when they face Angola in the quarter-finals this week.

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International Peace Day: Stakeholders Agree Nigeria Needs Peace To Attain Sustainable Development, Propose Way Forward

It was a cream of dignitaries from both town and gown as stakeholders gathered together at The Polytechnic, Ibadan on Tuesday 26 September, 2023 in commemoration of the 2023 International Day of Peace. The event tagged “Peace Day Summit” with the theme “Sustaining Bridged Gaps Across the Divides towards Gainful Implementation of the SDGs in Nigeria” was honoured by dignitaries across all walks of life. Leading the academia is Professor Kazeem Adebiyi, The Rector, The Polytechnic Ibadan, Mrs Abiodun Olubamiwa, The Deputy Rector of the same institution while Keynote address was presented by Dr Babatunde Oyekanmi of the Department of Political Science, University of Ibadan, Ibadan. Also in attendance were the Dean, Faculty of Business and Communication Studies, Dr. Oladunni Akinola who was ably represented by Dr. A. Oladokun, Head of Marketing Department, the Head of Department, Local Government and Development Studies who was the host, the Public Relations Officer of the Institution Alhaji Soladoye Adewole, the former Director of VIESEC, Dr. Yusuf, representative of the school Bursar Mr. Hamzat, the Dean Students Affairs, Mr. Akin Makinde, the Director, Continue Education Centre, Dr. Bukola Akinola, and the Deputy Director, Dr. Oluseye Oyewo, the Director, FUOYE Programmes, Dr. Ayobami Adesiyan, Head of Department of Public Administration, Barr. Oluseyi Diekola as well as Mr. Okunlola Akinloye who represented the institution’s Chief Security Officer. Lecturers from Departments of Local and Development Studies, Public Administration and Faculty of Social Management and Humanities were also in attendance.

It is worthy of mention that the core stakeholders in the issue of Peace and Security were not left out as the Honourable Commissioner of Police in the State CP Adebola Hamzat was ably represented by CSP Femi Okunowo, the State Commandant, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps Dr. Michael Adaralewa was also represented by Supol O. T. Oyewo and also in attendance in person were the Commandant of the AMOTEKUN Corps in Oyo State, Colonel Olayinka Olayanju and the Zonal Coordinator SW, National Emergency Management Agency Mr. Saheed Akiode represented by his Deputy, Mr. Kazeem Akinade.

The Summit also witnessed the active participation of Civil Society Organizations as many of them make presentations on the need for peaceful coexistence that will deliver the dividends inherent in successful implementation of the SDGs. In attendance were Dr. Bolanle Omidiji, Zonal Coordinator SW, West Africa Network for Peacebuilding, Ambassador Romoke Ayinde of Kayromlee Ventures, the Chairman, Society for Peace Studies and Practice, Mr Jamaldeen Akanbi, Mrs Adebukola Adekola, Executive Director, Whole Planet Initiative, Reverend Olugbemiga Akande of Goshen Ministry, Vice President JCI, The Polytechnic, Ibadan Master Awolumate Babatunde and the President Sustainable Development , The Polytechnic Ibadan Miss Amuda Fatimo.

The Summit featured critical stakeholders making presentations on the activities of the Security Agencies on Sustainable Peace, contributions of CSOs to Peaceful Coexistence, role of Religious Bodies towards Peaceful Living as well as the efforts of the Nigerian Youths towards Peaceful Coexistence. The Summit enjoyed healthy brainstorming sessions with logical comments, constructive questions and answers sessions as well as implementable recommendations that can foster peaceful coexistence and gainful implementation of the sustainable development goals in Nigeria.

Reacting to a question on the essence of the summit, the convener Mr Kolawole Amusat -Gbenla noted that the summit was put together to cross fertilize ideas between the town and gown so as to come up with implementable solutions that will strengthen peaceful coexistence among Nigerians and enhance the country’s achievement of sustainable development goals.

The one day Peace Day Summit was put together by the Department of Local Government and Development Studies, Kazeem Olubunmi Isolagbenla Foundation, Department of Crime Management and Security Studies, West Africa Network for Peacebuilding and Ibadan Development Centre.

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INEC Declares Bola Ahmed Tinubu Nigeria’s President-Elect

Bola Ahmed Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has been declared winner of arguably Nigeria’s most hotly contested and high-stakes presidential elections.

Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu, announced the former Lagos Governor’s victory, minutes past 4am on Wednesday at the National Collation Centre in Abuja, a hall packed full of journalists, party agents and observers.

“That Tinubu Bola Ahmed of the APC, having satisfied the requirement of the law, is hereby declared the winner and is returned elected,” Professor Yakubu declared in an announcement watched by an eager nation and many across the world.

Tinubu, 70, came out tops in 12 of Nigeria’s 36 states, and secured significant numbers in several other states to claim the highest number of votes — 8,794,726, almost two million votes more than his closest rival — former Vice President Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

Abubakar, 76, who has now run for president six times, got 6,984,520 votes, while the candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, who, in less than a year, galvanised young voters in a manner some have described as unprecedented finished the race with 6,101,533.

Source: Channels Tv

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GNDR Nigeria celebrates World Humanitarian Day, tasks government to prioritize sustainable humanitarian programmes in the country

Global Network of Civil Society Organisations for Disaster Reduction (GNDR) led by Centre for Disaster Risk and Crisis Reduction (National Focal Point / Regional Advisory Group member) in Nigeria has sent their felicitation message to people around the world, Nigerian Government and all Nigerians on the occasion of this year’s World Humanitarian Day 2022.

According to a statement signed by the Executive Director, for CDRCR and National Focal Point/ RAG Member (GNDR) Mr KOLAWOLE AMUSAT felicitated with Nigerians and equally appreciated Nigerian government in their efforts in providing an enabling environment for the people, most especially, victims of natural disaster and insurgency. “We also appreciate specifically, efforts made by the Government of our dear country, Nigeria towards ensuring survivors of terrorist attacks, banditry, climate impacts, disaster risks and other forms of humanitarian crisis are cared for”

Speaking further, Mr Kolawole however call on government and other relevant bodies to do more in addressing factors hindering humanitarian activities. “However, in the country, we have observed with great concern lapses, gaps and challenges created by insecurity, poor budgetary allocation, inadequate institutional framework, policy somersault, lack of motivation among others hindering effective humanitarian activities, we therefore use the opportunity of this year’s World Humanitarian Day to encourage the government at all levels to look at the following recommendations towards strengthening implementation of sustainable humanitarian programmes against all crises”

Finally, the group recommended to the government ways to sustain and improve humanitarian activities in Nigeria

“1. review and reform as well as equipping our security architecture to a World class standard to be able to handle security challenges hindering the delivery of humanitarian services across vulnerable communities;

2. prioritize and increase budgetary allocations to all Agencies responsible for humanitarian activities in the country, and also monitor the usage of these allocations to reduce wastage and mismanagement by the Agencies;

3. foster synergies among all humanitarian Institutions and Agencies, and ensure localized institutions such as Local Emergency Management Committees, Community Emergency Management Teams, School Emergency Volunteer Clubs are all established to cater for humanitarian needs at the local level;

4. the need for policy coherence cannot be underestimated so as to achieve humanitarian objectives of the government, thus humanitarian policies to be made by government should follow global best practices and implementation should be people-oriented;

5. all Agencies involved in humanitarian activities should ensure their staff and volunteers are encouraged and motivated as ways of appreciating them so that they will be more committed to what they do.


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