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War-Torn Ukraine Donates Grains To FG As Nigerians Battle Severe Hunger by NLCreator: 12:08pm On Mar 01
Ukraine has donated 25,000 tonnes of wheat as emergency food assistance to 1.3 million vulnerable, crisis-affected people in northeast Nigeria amidst rising inflation and food price spikes.

This is contained in a statement by Atinuke Akande-Alegbe, spokeswoman for the British High Commission’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, on Friday.

The statement said the donation was made under the auspices of the United Nations World Food Program (WFP) response in the North-East.

It explained that the contribution was part of Ukraine’s humanitarian ‘Grain from Ukraine’ initiative launched by President Volodymyr Zelensky.

The statement disclosed that the shipment was made through a collaborative effort from the UK, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Luxembourg, Norway, the Republic of Korea and Sweden, who transported it from Ukraine to Nigeria.

According to the statement, the grain intervention was informed by the soaring prices of staple food in Nigeria, pushing basic meals out of reach for millions of vulnerable families nationwide.

“This is a really tough time for many people across the world, including in Nigeria. It is important that we help the most vulnerable populations. The UK is proud to be part of the global community supporting WFP to distribute lifesaving grain across Nigeria, reaching over 600,000 people.

“This contribution will go some way to addressing rising food insecurity driven by conflict and regional instability. We continue to back measures that help reduce its impact in Nigeria, support livelihoods and promote peace.

“Deadly conflicts and persistent violence in northeast Nigeria have driven millions of people out of their homes, off their farms and across the region, jeopardising agriculture and livelihoods production,” said Cynthia Rowe, British High Commission development director.

Ms Rowe also noted that over the past three months, unlike in previous years, prices of key staples across several markets in Nigeria increased above pre-harvest levels, hampering food access for vulnerable families who depended on harvest and markets for their supplies.

“In Maiduguri, for example, the wholesale prices of red beans have increased by 210 per cent compared to the same period last year (February 2023). Similarly, prices of maise and sorghum increased by 176 per cent and 188 per cent, respectively.

“The country is also grappling with its fourth consecutive year of chronic food insecurity, with 26.5 million people across the country projected to face acute hunger during the 2024 lean season between June and August, according to the November 2023 Cadre Harmonisé food security analysis.

“WFP is committed to working with the government and partners to build more resilient, inclusive, and effective food systems, taking advantage of its current footprint in the country,” Ms Rowe added.

She also said through its ‘Out of Conflict into Solutions’ food systems approach, WFP seeks to prioritise emergency food assistance for the most vulnerable groups while supporting self-reliance by rebuilding assets to improve long-term food security and resilience.

According to Ms Rowe, these include climate change adaptation, timely access to nutritious food, and promoting innovative financing to support WFP operations.

In 2023, WFP invested $200 million in the agricultural economy through locally purchased food and cash transfers to crisis-affected families for food redemption in local markets, Ms Rowe revealed.

Also commenting on the gesture, David Stevenson, WFP representative and country director in Nigeria, expressed the organisation’s appreciation to the Ukrainian government for the donation.

Mr Stevenson stated, “We extend our heartfelt thanks to the government of Ukraine, partners, and donors for their unwavering support through the Grain from Ukraine Initiative. This collaborative effort plays a crucial role in alleviating suffering and maintaining human dignity in areas facing conflict and food price increase.

“As part of WFP’s ongoing humanitarian operations, the wheat donation will be combined with cash and other commodities to meet the basic food and nutrition needs of crisis-affected women, men and children for a two-month period.”

He added, “WFP has the tools and willingness to support the government in restoring and unlocking the agricultural potential of northeast Nigeria making it again the breadbasket of the country. But we cannot achieve this alone.”

Mr Stevenson also mentioned that collective action was needed to bring peace and stability, ensure stable markets, encourage financial investments, and generate employment “through enhanced collaboration with Nigerian private sector partners, suppliers, transporters, service providers, and retailers.”

He said, “To ensure continued food and nutrition assistance to crisis-affected people in northeast and northwest Nigeria, WFP urgently requires $154 million for the next six months (March-August 2024).”


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Re: War-Torn Ukraine Donates Grains To FG As Nigerians Battle Severe Hunger by Ogiame: 12:15pm On Mar 01
This administration has turned the country to “International Almajiri” we are no longer Giant of Africa as that title has been stripped off, we are now Giant of HUNGER.



Imagine a country ravaged by war giving food to a country that is not at war.


We have vast lands in the North which can be utilize for agricultural purposes, but sponsored insecurity by men in the corridors of power will not allow that to happen.

Let's not even talk about the high cost of governance in this miserable administration where Chief Tinubu son's will join him on a trip to Qatar using tax payers money.

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Re: War-Torn Ukraine Donates Grains To FG As Nigerians Battle Severe Hunger by AllTheWayUp: 12:21pm On Mar 01
it is finished
What an embarrassment for a country currently in war to donate food stuff to a country not fighting war.
Chai Nigeria is gone
Thunder fire Tinubu and all his zombie supporters

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Re: War-Torn Ukraine Donates Grains To FG As Nigerians Battle Severe Hunger by Zulu11zulu: 12:25pm On Mar 01
Re: War-Torn Ukraine Donates Grains To FG As Nigerians Battle Severe Hunger by Fkmodhi: 12:36pm On Mar 01
War torn Ukraine donated tonnes of grains to fantastically corrupt nation lwkmd.

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Re: War-Torn Ukraine Donates Grains To FG As Nigerians Battle Severe Hunger by magoo10(m): 12:53pm On Mar 01
Wonderful
It is possible that APC sycophants can travel to Ukraine tomorrow and have a better life than what they are having in Nigeria where they are worshipping failures.

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Re: War-Torn Ukraine Donates Grains To FG As Nigerians Battle Severe Hunger by Nbote(m): 12:59pm On Mar 01
Laila
Re: War-Torn Ukraine Donates Grains To FG As Nigerians Battle Severe Hunger by Oghene86: 1:04pm On Mar 01
Zulu11zulu:
I hope is not contaminated by war

Go and eat before hunger wire you, 😂 I believe they have excess rather than allow them waste they decided to sow a seed in the lives of Nigerians

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Re: War-Torn Ukraine Donates Grains To FG As Nigerians Battle Severe Hunger by richiemcgold: 1:05pm On Mar 01
The whole of Ukraine is not at war. Their football league is even on. I'm sure many Nigerians will jump at any opportunity to japa to Ukraine

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Re: War-Torn Ukraine Donates Grains To FG As Nigerians Battle Severe Hunger by jmoore(m): 1:07pm On Mar 01
Nawa. Ukraine that is fighting invasion by Russia is donating food to Nigeria.
And Tinubu has been releasing audio food reserve.

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Re: War-Torn Ukraine Donates Grains To FG As Nigerians Battle Severe Hunger by RepoMan007: 1:10pm On Mar 01
Spiritual warfare is more severe than physical warfare I guess, otherwise it should be the other way round.
Re: War-Torn Ukraine Donates Grains To FG As Nigerians Battle Severe Hunger by Babaken(m): 1:24pm On Mar 01
Next will come from Gaza.

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Re: War-Torn Ukraine Donates Grains To FG As Nigerians Battle Severe Hunger by AllTheWayUp: 1:45pm On Mar 01
Babaken:
Next will come from Gaza.
Lol
Palestine will soon donate food to Nigeria also

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Re: War-Torn Ukraine Donates Grains To FG As Nigerians Battle Severe Hunger by 123456789O: 2:02pm On Mar 01
Too bad. Fergie001 fp
Re: War-Torn Ukraine Donates Grains To FG As Nigerians Battle Severe Hunger by Faiththatworks(m): 2:08pm On Mar 01
Hi
Re: War-Torn Ukraine Donates Grains To FG As Nigerians Battle Severe Hunger by christejames(m): 2:45pm On Mar 01
Shame dey catch me for Tinubu cry cry cry
Re: War-Torn Ukraine Donates Grains To FG As Nigerians Battle Severe Hunger by Skillsnigeria: 3:11pm On Mar 01
Hmmm
Re: War-Torn Ukraine Donates Grains To FG As Nigerians Battle Severe Hunger by Savedday2: 3:13pm On Mar 01
This is so hard to believe. shocked
Re: War-Torn Ukraine Donates Grains To FG As Nigerians Battle Severe Hunger by kenny714433(m): 3:22pm On Mar 01
This has been going on before now na... Why are you guys acting surprised? APC government turned Nigeria to Almajiri state.

Didn't Buhari's aide openly beg USA for ventilator on twitter?

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Re: War-Torn Ukraine Donates Grains To FG As Nigerians Battle Severe Hunger by Babaken(m): 3:46pm On Mar 01
[quote author=AllTheWayUp post=128723799]
Lol
Palestine will soon donate food to Nigeria also
[/quote e go shock you
Re: War-Torn Ukraine Donates Grains To FG As Nigerians Battle Severe Hunger by columbus007(m): 4:06pm On Mar 01
Maybe the next one will actually come from hell. undecided
Re: War-Torn Ukraine Donates Grains To FG As Nigerians Battle Severe Hunger by ivolt: 4:08pm On Mar 01
hmm
Re: War-Torn Ukraine Donates Grains To FG As Nigerians Battle Severe Hunger by kettykin: 4:12pm On Mar 01
The giant that failed without a single gun shot or sling stone, Goliath must be laughing
Re: War-Torn Ukraine Donates Grains To FG As Nigerians Battle Severe Hunger by kettykin: 4:13pm On Mar 01
How the mighty has fallen . Tufiakwa!!!
Re: War-Torn Ukraine Donates Grains To FG As Nigerians Battle Severe Hunger by MASTERCHIEF0847(m): 4:15pm On Mar 01
Zulu11zulu:
I hope is not contaminated by war
Shut up!
Re: War-Torn Ukraine Donates Grains To FG As Nigerians Battle Severe Hunger by aariwa(m): 4:19pm On Mar 01
Nothing fruitful will ever come out from a stolen mandate

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Re: War-Torn Ukraine Donates Grains To FG As Nigerians Battle Severe Hunger by Timatayo1: 4:20pm On Mar 01
APC government una shame Dey shame me

Ukraine wey Dey fight war Dey give una food

Nigeria giant of hunger
Re: War-Torn Ukraine Donates Grains To FG As Nigerians Battle Severe Hunger by StarRida: 4:21pm On Mar 01
Tinubu = shame
A P C = shameful party
A.p.c supporters = shameless fools
Re: War-Torn Ukraine Donates Grains To FG As Nigerians Battle Severe Hunger by kettykin: 4:24pm On Mar 01
The giant has falk
Re: War-Torn Ukraine Donates Grains To FG As Nigerians Battle Severe Hunger by kettykin: 4:24pm On Mar 01
The giant has fallen
Re: War-Torn Ukraine Donates Grains To FG As Nigerians Battle Severe Hunger by Pristine664: 4:24pm On Mar 01
Ogiame:
This administration has turned the country to “International Almajiri” we are no longer Giant of Africa as that title has been stripped off, we are now Giant of HUNGER.



Imagine a country ravaged by war giving food to a country that is not at war.


We have vast lands in the North which can be utilize for agricultural purposes, but sponsored insecurity by men in the corridors of power will not allow that to happen.

Let's not even talk about the high cost of governance in this miserable administration where Chief Tinubu son's will join him on a trip to Qatar using tax payers money.


Lol Ukraine got enough aid from all over the world. It turned out that the food was in excess.

Nigeria is not the only one benefitting from this.
Re: War-Torn Ukraine Donates Grains To FG As Nigerians Battle Severe Hunger by Pristine664: 4:25pm On Mar 01
It is really funny that 99% of Obidients are happy about the hardship in Nigeria and show so much anger at any effort to reduce the hardship.

They probably think this will pave way for their "messiah" in 2027 but just as they were happy during naira scarcity but got disappointed when Tinubu won in 2023, same scenario will repeat itself in 2027.

Tinubu till 2031.

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