In response to the escalating levels of hunger across Nigeria, the Senate has called upon the Federal Government to implement a food stamps program as an immediate measure to alleviate food insecurity gripping the nation.
As reported by news men, the recommendation came during a recent Senate session, where lawmakers emphasized the urgency of addressing the pervasive hunger crisis affecting millions of Nigerians.
The proposal for a food stamps initiative was championed by Senate Chief Whip, Senator Ali Ndume (APC, Borno South), and co-sponsored by Senator Saliu Mustapha (APC, Kwara Central), alongside several other senators.
Deputy Senate President, Senator Jibrin Barau, presiding over the session, commended Ndume for his leadership on the issue, affirming the Senate’s commitment to addressing the pressing needs of all Nigerians.
According to him, “the reason for the above projection is not far-fetched, as several indicators, which include but not limited to the ongoing conflicts across the country, climate change impacts, escalating inflation as witnessed in recent time, and rising costs of both food and essential non-food commodities, due to fall in the value of Naira in exchange market”.
The Senate’s call for the implementation of a food stamps program reflects a concerted effort to mitigate the immediate impacts of food insecurity while laying the groundwork for long-term solutions to address hunger and poverty in Nigeria.
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