Poverty Remains One of Nigeria’s Greatest Challenges — Atiku!
Reported by Marian Opeyemi Fasesan | Sele Media Africa
Former Vice President and PDP presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has voiced concern over the worsening poverty levels in Nigeria, calling it “one of the country’s greatest challenges” that demands urgent national focus.
What We Know:
- Atiku made the remarks during a keynote speech at a policy dialogue held in Abuja on Saturday, October 18, 2025.
- He stated that despite Nigeria’s wealth in human and natural resources, millions of citizens still lack access to basic needs like food, healthcare, and education.
- He called for immediate reforms in governance, transparency, and inclusive economic policies.
Quote:
“It is disheartening that in 2025, Nigeria still ranks among the countries with the highest number of people living in extreme poverty. This is a national emergency.”
Why It Matters:
- Recent data from the National Bureau of Statistics shows over 133 million Nigerians are multi-dimensionally poor.
- Economic hardship, high inflation, and unemployment continue to affect living standards across the country.
- Atiku’s comments add pressure on current leadership to prioritise poverty reduction in policy-making.
Citations:
- Atiku Policy Dialogue Speech – Oct. 18, 2025
- NBS Poverty Index Report – Q3 2025
- Vanguard – “Atiku Urges Renewed Focus on Poverty in Nigeria”
- Premium Times – “Poverty Remains Nigeria’s Biggest Threat – Atiku”
About The Author
Discover more from Sele Media Africa
Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.
