Babatunji Wusu –
President Tinubu Pledges Nigeria’s Commitment to Combat Hunger and Poverty at G20 Summit
President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to tackling hunger and poverty in Nigeria, while calling on world leaders to move beyond rhetoric and take decisive action in addressing these global challenges.
Speaking at the first session of the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on the “Fight Against Hunger and Poverty,” President Tinubu emphasized Nigeria’s alignment with the goals of the Global Alliance against Hunger and Poverty, launched by the Brazilian government. The President praised Brazil for spearheading this initiative, which aims to bring governments, international organizations, and civil society together to combat the root causes of hunger and poverty.
In his address, President Tinubu outlined Nigeria’s own strategies to address these issues, highlighting two key priorities of his administration:
- Agriculture and Food Security: Under Priority 3 of his 8-Point Agenda, the President has focused on boosting Nigeria’s agricultural sector to ensure food security. This includes supporting the development of commodity value chains and providing necessary infrastructure.
- Education, Health, and Social Investment: Priority 6 of his agenda focuses on the importance of education, health, and social investments as essential components for sustainable development.
Key Highlights from President Tinubu’s Statement:
- Global Cooperation: President Tinubu emphasized the importance of international collaboration in addressing hunger and poverty. He welcomed the creation of the Global Alliance against Hunger and Poverty, describing it as a “bold and visionary step” that will play a crucial role in the global fight against these pressing challenges.
- Nigeria’s Commitment: The President reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to the Global Alliance, underscoring that the country’s participation aligns with its national priorities and development agenda. This includes advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 1 (eradicating poverty) and SDG 2 (achieving zero hunger).
- Nigeria’s Development Focus: Tinubu outlined Nigeria’s ongoing efforts to combat hunger and poverty through domestic initiatives. He highlighted the synergy between the Global Alliance’s goals and Nigeria’s strategic focus on agriculture, health, education, and social welfare.
- Call for Action: Concluding his address, President Tinubu urged world leaders to go beyond statements and take concrete steps to address global poverty and hunger, ensuring that vulnerable populations are supported through effective, collaborative efforts.
In his speech, President Tinubu reinforced Nigeria’s commitment to continue working with the G20 countries, international organizations, and civil society to advance these goals and improve the quality of life for all Nigerians.
President Tinubu’s statement at the G20 Summit reflects his administration’s determination to combat poverty and hunger while fostering international partnerships to accelerate progress toward global development goals. Through initiatives like the Global Alliance, Nigeria aims to leverage global resources and expertise to create a more sustainable and equitable future.
