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vanguardnews @vanguardnews @vanguardnews Vanguard, THURSDAY, APRIL 4, 2019 — 5 POCKET CARTOON Kaduna Economic and Investment Summit —The President, Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote (left) with the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ojaja 11, at the Kaduna Economic and Investment Summit in Kaduna, yesterday. Pho<strong>to</strong>: Olu Ajayi. <strong>Nigeria</strong>, 7 <strong>other</strong> nations <strong>home</strong> <strong>to</strong> world’s <strong>hungriest</strong>—<strong>UN</strong> •Let migration flow from aspiration, not desperation ——EU cautions By Soni Daniel ABUJA—No fewer than 113 million people experienced high levels of food insecurity in the world’s most severe food crises in 2018. The Global Report on Food Crisis 2019 has found, some of them in <strong>Nigeria</strong> and seven <strong>other</strong> countries. The report, which was released, yesterday, in Brussels, warned that these food crises were primarily driven by conflict and climaterelated disasters. One of the key findings of the report showed that nearly two-thirds of those facing acute hunger live in Afghanistan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, <strong>Nigeria</strong>, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria and Yemen. “The worst food crises in 2018, in order of severity, were: Yemen, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Afghanistan, Ethiopia, the Syrian Arab Republic, the Sudan, South Sudan and Northern <strong>Nigeria</strong>. “These eight countries accounted for two-thirds of the <strong>to</strong>tal number of people facing acute food insecurity, amounting <strong>to</strong> nearly 72 million people,” the report said. Similarly, short-term outlook of food insecurity for 2019 showed that “Yemen, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Afghanistan, Ethiopia, the Syrian Arab Republic, the Sudan, South Sudan and Northern <strong>Nigeria</strong> are expected <strong>to</strong> remain among the world’s most severe food crises in 2019. “Large segments of populations in most of these countries risk falling in<strong>to</strong> Emergency (IPC/CH Phase 4) levels of acute food insecurity. “In the 16 states of Northern <strong>Nigeria</strong> and the Federal Capital Terri<strong>to</strong>ry, the number of people in ‘Crisis’ and ‘Emergency’ decreased by 40 per cent between June and August 2017 and 2018 <strong>to</strong> 5.3 million. “At the peak of the lean season, three million were acutely food insecure in the three North Eastern states Calls on FG <strong>to</strong> allocate oil wells <strong>to</strong> states (3) affected by the Boko Haram insurgency where protracted conflict and mass displacement disrupted agriculture, trade, markets and livelihoods, and pushed up food prices,” the report said.” Food and Agriculture Organisation, FAO’s Direc<strong>to</strong>r-General, José da Silva, said despite a slight drop in 2018 in the number of people experiencing acute food insecurity, “the figure is still far <strong>to</strong>o high. “We must act at scale across the humanitariandevelopment-peace nexus <strong>to</strong> build the resilience of affected and vulnerable populations. To save lives, we also have <strong>to</strong> save livelihoods,” he added. World Food Programme Executive Direc<strong>to</strong>r, David Beasley, also said: “While critical <strong>to</strong> saving lives and alleviating human suffering, humanitarian assistance does not address the root causes of food crises.” Beasley highlighted the importance of “attacking the root causes of hunger— conflict, instability, the impact of climate shocks.” “Boys and girls need <strong>to</strong> be well-nourished and educated; women need <strong>to</strong> be truly empowered. Rural infrastructure must be strengthened in order <strong>to</strong> meet that ‘Zero Hunger’ goal. “Programmes that make a community resilient and more stable will also reduce the number of hungry people,” he said. Let migration flow from aspiration, not desperation —EU cautions This came as the European Union cautioned individuals and nations <strong>to</strong> allow migration <strong>to</strong> flow from genuine personal aspirations and not through desperation that could result in exploitation and <strong>other</strong> dire consequences. The Head of the EU Delegation <strong>to</strong> <strong>Nigeria</strong> and ECOWAS, Ambassador Ketil Continues on Page 41 By Bose Adelaja, Ebun Sessou, Yinka La<strong>to</strong>na, Chiamaka Uba, Dickson Omobola&Tolulope Oke If the Federal Government decides <strong>to</strong> give the oil blocs <strong>to</strong> state governments, it is a welcome development. The state governments should be able <strong>to</strong> manage their allocations in such a way that it would be for the benefit of the entire citizenry. Mr. Odeh Ogheneman, Analyst Iam actually indifferent <strong>to</strong> the issue. Whichever way is good. However, I am afraid that the proceeds from the oil blocs may not be used for the common man. That is the most important thing. Mr.Aderotimi Adeloye Engineer I think the Federal Government should grant oil block licences <strong>to</strong> state governments. The fees for renewal would also add <strong>to</strong> the revenue of states. They should go ahead and give the states the licences. Mr. Adeosun Quadri Student I don’t think oil licences should be granted <strong>to</strong> state governments. I think the federal government should take full charge <strong>to</strong> avoid problems. States will always put their interests first but the federal government has the interest of the nation at heart. Mr. Oke Mayowa Businessman It would have been a good thing because it would boost the revenue of state governments. It may encourage corruption and godfatherism. If that is the case, it wouldn’t benefit the masses. Mr. Babawale Ife<strong>to</strong>bi Entrepreneur The Federal G o v e r n m e n t should not give oil bloc licences <strong>to</strong> the states. Everyone wants <strong>to</strong> live at the expense of the state and the state wants <strong>to</strong> live at the expense of everyone. The Federal Government should not make the mistake of allowing the states <strong>to</strong> own oil blocs. Mr. Oladeji Felix Analyst
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