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Senate Urges Nigerian Government to Introduce Food Stamps to Combat Rising Hunger
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In a bid to address the growing concern over food insecurity in Nigeria, the Senate has urged the Federal Government to introduce a food stamps program as an interim measure to alleviate the effects of hunger in the country.
The motion, sponsored by Senator Ali Ndume and co-sponsored by Senator Saliu Mustapha, received overwhelming support from the majority of the Senate.
The food stamps program, which has been used in countries like the United States since 1933, is a government-issued coupon that is given to low-income and non-income individuals and can be redeemed for food.
The Senate believes that implementing this program in Nigeria would provide immediate food support to those in need and help to address the projected 26.5 million people who will be grappling with high levels of food insecurity in 2024.
Several factors have contributed to the increase in food insecurity, including ongoing conflicts across the country, climate change impacts, escalating inflation, and the rising costs of both food and essential non-food commodities.
As a result, many hungry and angry Nigerians have been demonstrating on the streets in several cities across the country.
During the Senate debate, Senators emphasized the importance of identifying vulnerable people in their constituencies and ensuring that only those who need the food stamps receive them.
They also stressed the need for the executive to implement the program effectively, with proper structures in place to distribute the food stamps.
Senator Jibrin Barau, who presided over the plenary, commended Senator Ndume for bringing this important motion to the Senate’s attention.
The Senate as a whole is committed to addressing issues that will benefit all Nigerians and believes that the food stamps program will help to alleviate the suffering of those affected by rising hunger and food insecurity.
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Finally, IGP approves hunger protests across Nigeria
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The Nigerian police has finally approved the planned nationwide protests and outlined conditions for participants.
The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, revealed this on Friday while addressing journalists in Abuja.
He urged all groups planning to participate in the proposed nationwide protest to submit their details to the Commissioners of Police in their respective states.
The police boss said this was to ensure the protest was peaceful.
Egbetokun said, “We acknowledge the constitutional right of Nigerian citizens to peaceful assembly and protest.
“However, in the interest of public safety and order, we urge all groups planning to protest to provide necessary details to the Commissioner of Police in the state where the protest is intended to take place.
“To facilitate a successful and incident-free protest, they should please provide the following information: state the proposed protest routes and assembly points; expected duration of the protest; and names and contact details of protest leaders and organisers.”
The police boss said the information expected from the organisers also include measures to prevent hijacking by criminal elements, as well as key identifiers for possible isolation of potential troublemakers.
By providing the information, he said, the police will be able to deploy adequate personnel and resources to ensure public safety.
He said the police needed to know the specific routes and areas for the protest to avoid conflicts with other events or activities.
Mr Egbetokun said the police will “establish clear communication channels with protest leaders to address any concerns or issues that may arise; minimise the risk of violence, property damage, or other criminal activity.
“We encourage all protesters to cooperate with the police, obey the law, and adhere to global best practices for peaceful assembly to guarantee a safe and successful exercise of their rights.
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Reps North-West Caucus Beg Youths, Citizens In The Region Not To Join Planned Protest
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