Sunday Ehigiator
The Lions Club of Nigeria, District 404B4 has raised concerns regarding the growing hunger crisis in the nation. In light of the escalating issue, the club has called upon President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to take immediate action to address insecurity, which they ascribed is the root cause of hunger in the nation.
Lions Club District Governor, Samson Abodunrin made this call while addressing newsmen during a press conference organised ahead of the district’s 1st convention, in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital on Thursday.
Abodunrin noted that tackling insecurity will enable farmers to safely return to their fields and produce much-needed food for the country.
The Governor also stressed the need for the government to empower farmers with machinery, fertilizers and agricultural implements for farmers to be more active and productive.
He also urged President Tinubu to “prioritise national security, particularly in rural areas, to provide farmers with the confidence and safety necessary to resume their vital work, as such will enhance the nation’s food security and reduce hunger.
“Due to insecurity in Nigeria, farmers can no longer farm. A tuber of yam which used to be 200 naira now sells for 1000 to 2000 naira. The government must wake up on three aspects. The first aspect is to secure lives and properties, create security across the land, to give hope to those farmers across the villages.
“The second approach is to provide machinery- fertilizers and agricultural implements are highly subsidized. I want to recommend that we go back to 1960 during the late Awolowo farm settlement camp that gave birth to Cocoa House.
“The club, as part of an effort to support the Federal government in combating hunger in Nigeria, has fed over 15,000 households, including the less privileged and public school pupils.
“When we came on board, we pledged to put food on the tables of 15,000 Households. We also promised to feed public school students who go to school with empty stomachs. I want to tell you that we are already exceeding the figure,” he added.
