From Fred Itua, Abuja
The Senate, on Tuesday, warned of imminent nationwide protests by Nigerians unless the Federal Government immediately addresses the acute food crisis in the country.
The Senate revealed that the various food reserves across the country owned by the Federal Government are empty, warning that Nigerians can no longer bear the acute hunger.
The issues were raised when the Senate considered a motion tagged: “Urgent need to address food insecurity and market exploitation of consumables in Nigeria”, co-sponsored by Mohammed Ali Ndume.
In his argument, Ndume said that besides Sudan, “in the North, we have started seeing hunger. People can’t go to the farm. Even in the South East and South West, there is a farmers-herders crisis.
“Prices of basic food items are high. We need to do something as representatives of the people, or at least say something. This is the first time Nigeria is being included among nations that will face a food crisis.”
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