Concern #103 - Hunger Crisis Amid Lavish Infrastructure Budget

Description:
Despite a UN warning that 34 million Nigerians face hunger, the Nigerian government allocated ?712.3 billion to renovate an airport. This reveals a misalignment between urgent human needs and government spending priorities.

Desired Outcome:
Urgent realignment of budget priorities to address hunger, food security, and basic welfare of Nigerian citizens before funding grand infrastructure projects.

What Could Go Wrong:
Continued hunger, malnutrition, public unrest, erosion of trust in government, and further deterioration of human development indices.

Current Situation:
34 million Nigerians are at risk of hunger; meanwhile, a massive airport renovation budget has been approved amid these conditions.

Action Strategy:
Implement emergency food relief, suspend non-essential infrastructure funding, and establish an independent prioritisation body for budget scrutiny.

Concern Category:
FoodSecurity

Location:
Nigeria

Analysis: Not available

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