Nigeria’s Dependence on War-Torn Ukraine for Food Assistance: A National Disgrace, Says Obi.
Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 Election , Mr. Peter Obi, expressed deep concern and labelled it a “national disgrace” that Nigeria, once economically self-sufficient with vast arable land and abundant natural resources, now finds itself in a position of receiving food assistance from war-torn Ukraine.
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Peter Obi emphasized that this stark reality is a direct result of years of leadership failure, highlighting the urgent need for introspection and a reshaping of national priorities, as well as resource management and allocation.
“It is disheartening that our once economically confident nation, blessed with vast arable land and abundant natural resources, now relies on a war-torn Ukraine for food assistance,” remarked Mr. Obi. He stressed that this situation should prompt immediate reflection on the failures in leadership that have led to such a predicament.
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The acknowledgment of this national disgrace serves as a call to action for a comprehensive reassessment of Nigeria’s economic strategies, resource utilization, and overall governance.
Ejes Gist Media reports Obi’s statement affirmed stark reality many Nigerians are facing and the importance of addressing systemic issues to restore Nigeria to a position of self-reliance and stability.
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