House of Reps Calls for Release of Grain from Nigeria’s Food Reserve, To Tackle Hunger
House of Representatives has asked the federal government to open the grain reserves nationwide and distribute grains to hungry Nigerians.
The house passed the resolution during the Tuesday plenary, following a motion raised by Honorable Ibrahim Isiaka, representing the IFO Federal Constituency of Ogun state.
The lawmaker in the lead debate said the rising costs of living were making it difficult for Nigerians.
On Monday, hundreds of residents of Minna, staged a street protest in Niger state capital, against the rising prices of foodstuff.
Also, Governor Abaas Yusuf of Kano state said many people in the state are hungry, adding that this was driving people into armed banditry, kidnapping, and other crimes.
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Speaking, Rep. Ahmed Jaha Babawo (APC, Borno) said nobody needed a soothsayer to conclude that Nigerians were hungry and angry.
He said the government must take action, especially in terms of security, to make things work better for Nigerians.
According to him, from 2020 to date, the prices of staple food and other items have risen by over 500%, placing Nigerians in a precarious situation.
Rep. Kingsley Chinda (PDP, Rivers) said people were living in poverty, penury, and pervasive insecurity.
He said, The least we can do is, to tell the truth to power.
Other lawmakers questioned the ministers, CBN governor, and FIRS chairman over their policies and their effects on Nigerians.
The officials later responded to the questions and shed more light on the policies being pursued, as well as the measures being put in place to address the challenges facing the nation.
