Nigerian President Bola Tinubu urged world leaders at the G20 Summit in Brazil to support African countries, warning that neglecting the continent poses a danger to humanity. He emphasized the need for collective action to address hunger, poverty, and funding challenges facing Nigeria and other African nations ¹.
Tinubu highlighted Nigeria’s struggles, citing the high cost of funding small-scale industries and the difficulty of accessing power to industrialize the country. He stressed that lifting one another up through economic alliances is crucial, given Nigeria’s youthful population, with 70% below 30 years old, and the challenges of funding their education.
The Nigerian President’s remarks come amid reports that 63% of Nigerians live in multidimensional poverty, according to 2022 National Bureau of Statistics data. Tinubu has endorsed the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty, underscoring his commitment to addressing these pressing issues.
