Peter Obi: Africa shouldn’t be battling hunger or poverty

Peter Obi: Africa shouldn’t be battling hunger or poverty

Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has called for urgent action to address hunger and poverty across Africa, stating that the continent has no business being impoverished given its vast resources. Obi, who was the Labour Party’s flagbearer in Nigeria’s 2023 presidential election, made these remarks during a visit to media mogul Dele Momodu at his Lagos residence. The visit was part of celebrations ahead of Momodu’s 65th birthday, which incl…

Obasanjo urges urgent fight against poverty, cites China’s success as model for Africa

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has issued a stirring call to action for African leaders to address poverty with urgency, discipline, and strategic intent, warning that failure to do so could lead to dire consequences for the continent. Obasanjo made the remarks on Friday at a high-profile leadership lecture held in Victoria Island, Lagos, themed “How to End Hunger and Poverty in Africa.” The event, hosted by media entrepreneur Dele Momodu, d…

Nigeria sitting on keg of gunpowder – Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said Nigeria is sitting on a keg of gunpowder, as he bemoaned the hardship being experienced by citizens.   Obasanjo made the remarks while speaking during Dele Momodu’s leadership lecture on Friday.   He insisted that if China could lift 700 million people out of poverty, Nigeria ought to have nothing to do with abject poverty.   While proffering a lasting solution to hunger across Africa, Obasanjo insiste…

Obasanjo, Adeleke, Ooni Call For Urgent End To Abject Poverty Across Africa

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State, and the Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, have called for the urgent end to abject poverty across Africa. Obasanjo insisted that if China could lift 700 million people out of poverty, Nigeria ought to have something to do with abject poverty. Speaking during Dele Momodu’s leadership lecture, ‘How to end hunger and poverty in Africa,’ Chief Obasanjo, in his keynote ad…