Obi Frowns At Ukraine’s Food Support To Nigeria.

Labour Party Presidential Candidate in the last election says it is while the gesture is laudable, it speaks volumes as to the failures of the nation to cater for its people.

In his view, it is disheartening that Nigeria which once was an economically confident nation, blessed with vast arable land and abundant natural resources

In a thread posted on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday, Obi asserted that this development underscores a national disgrace that “stems from years of leadership failure, necessitating urgent reflection and a reordering of our national priorities and resource management and allocation”.

According to him, this act of human solidarity testifies to a rare generosity of spirit of the people of Ukraine, one which obi says should earn them greater global solidarity.

However, the former Anambra State Governor stressed that a situation like this emphasizes vigorously the importance of sound political leadership as the first concrete requirement for any nation desiring to develop and enhance the standard of living of its citizenry.

now relies on a war-torn Ukraine for food assistance.

In 2015, Ukraine’s GDP per capita was $2125, compared to Nigeria’s $2680. By 2022, despite being at war, Ukraine’s GDP per capita exceeded $4000, while Nigeria’s regressed to $2184. Ukraine cultivates over 60% of its arable land, whereas Nigeria has over 60% uncultivated arable land.