Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in Nigeria’s 2023 elections, has emphasized the importance of investing in agriculture to address hunger and insecurity in Africa. Speaking at the Africa Food Systems Forum 2024 in Kigali, Rwanda, Obi stressed that reducing reliance on food imports can help stabilize currencies, control inflation, and create job opportunities.
Obi highlighted the link between food insecurity and human insecurity, using Nigeria as an example. He argued that investing in agriculture and food production can help tackle hunger, create jobs, and reduce poverty simultaneously.
The former Anambra State governor emphasized the need to explore the untapped potential in food production in Nigeria and other African countries. He noted that significant investments in agriculture and food systems can help create jobs, reduce poverty, and address hunger.
Obi’s message underscores the importance of prioritizing agriculture to achieve food security and address the prevailing hunger crisis in Africa. By investing in agriculture, African countries can reduce their reliance on food imports, stabilize their economies, and create opportunities for their citizens.
