Among other prominent societal figures, top media analysts are asking some soul searching questions regarding the fate of pupils and the state of education in the Northern parts of Nigeria.
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The wife of the Edo State Governor, Betsy Obaseki, has admonished that diverting relief materials meant for the vulnerable in the society will aggravate the hardships being faced over the coronavirus pestilence.
“The report, which noted that food consumption rate is at minimal phase in 15 out 16 states and the FCT, raised concern over the high prevalence of acute malnutrition in Adamawa, 7.2 percent; Borno, 8.1 percent; Yobe, 11.5 percent, with central Yobe currently having the highest rate of malnutrition at 13.9 percent.
If you are not among the poor, it is time for sober reflection. Give glory to God if you have a house, can feed three times, have the basic luxuries like car, electronics and have money to pay your bills. Continue to pray that the economic down turn does not drive you out of middle-class.
While the citizens are writhing and languishing in hunger, the government is busy celebrating World Food Day and asserting to the world that all is well in Nigeria in terms of food.
No fewer than 113 million people experienced high levels of food insecurity in the world’s most severe food crises in 2018
