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The association, in a statement on Sunday by the NAS Capn, Dr. Joseph Oteri, said these needless deaths, a grim reflection of the desperation gripping many Nigerians, underscore the rising hunger and economic hardship that has engulfed the nation.

The National Association of Seadogs (Pyrates Confraternity) says it is deeply saddened by the tragic loss of over 60 lives in Oyo, Anambra, and Abuja during recent palliative distribution stampedes.


The association, in a statement on Sunday by the NAS Capn, Dr. Joseph Oteri, said these needless deaths, a grim reflection of the desperation gripping many Nigerians, underscore the rising hunger and economic hardship that has engulfed the nation.

“While we commend the government's effort to alleviate the plight of vulnerable citizens through palliatives, it is evident that these measures have been marred by inadequate planning, poor coordination, and lack of accountability,” it said.




According to the group, the chaotic scenes that led to the fatal incidents are an “indictment of the systemic failure to address the root causes of hunger and poverty”.

The group noted that rising hunger in Nigeria is a national emergency that demands urgent action.

“Failure to act decisively will deepen the crisis, with devastating social, economic, and political consequences,” it said.

“We mourn with the families of the deceased and demand that the government ensures accountability for this avoidable tragedy. Hunger should never be a death sentence in a country blessed with abundant resources.”

“It is time to rise to the challenge of ensuring that every Nigerian can live with dignity, free from the scourge of poverty and hunger,” it added.

Therefore, the association called on all levels of government to urgently prioritize sustainable solutions to the hunger crisis.

It said, “Palliatives must reach the intended beneficiaries without endangering lives. Transparent and well-organised systems, with the involvement of community leaders and credible NGOs, should be put in place to avoid chaotic distributions.

“Beyond temporary relief measures, the government must develop long-term strategies to enhance food production, support local farmers, and stabilize food prices.

“Programmes aimed at addressing the needs of the most vulnerable must be scaled up. Access to affordable healthcare, education, and social safety nets is critical to lifting millions out of poverty.

“Policies that create jobs and enhance income-generating opportunities should be fast-tracked to reduce dependency on palliatives.”

The association noted that two of its chapters in Edo State (Area 3) recently had successful palliative programmes, during which over 2,000 underprivileged persons were fed.

It added that one of the key components of the programme was orderliness.

https://saharareporters.com/2024/12/22/deaths-oyo-anambra-abuja-food-sharing-stampedes-are-sign-hunger-economic-hardship

Isn't this what I said in the other thread that my comment was deleted?
The stampedes are definitely induced by chronic hunger.
Another factor is GREED on the part of the supposed recipients, If everyone had conducted themselves in an orderly manner, There wouldn't have been a stampede in the first place. It's quite unfortunate, RIP to the dead.

That's the great Tinubulation I've been ranting about all year.
This is the levels now

SeverusSnape:
Isn't this what I said in the other thread that my comment was deleted?
The stampedes are definitely induced by chronic hunger.
Another factor is GREED on the part of the supposed recipients, If everyone had conducted themselves in an orderly manner, There wouldn't have been a stampede in the first place. It's quite unfortunate, RIP to the dead.

it's not greed it's hunger. Hunger fuels their greed.
A hungry person is like a junkie or zombie lost all sense of shame.

Tinubu has killed a lot of Nigerians. The blood he's busy spilling upandan will definitely cry against him

I think stamped in Anambra state is fake news, everyone in anambra state is either a millionaire or billionaire no need for them to collect any palliative

Walahi, all those who organized the event in South West that led to disaster should be arrested...

That Hazmat is forming being hospitalized na scam . Him and the ex Olori should be arrested for the deaths of youths they have caused. Deliberately or not

Prioritize policies and actions that uplift the lives of its people, creating a system where no citizen is left desperate for necessities. Peter Obi

SeverusSnape:
Isn't this what I said in the other thread that my comment was deleted?
The stampedes are definitely induced by chronic hunger.
Another factor is GREED on the part of the supposed recipients, If everyone had conducted themselves in an orderly manner, There wouldn't have been a stampede in the first place. It's quite unfortunate, RIP to the dead.

Shut up, it is the government’s fault that you behave like animals in Nigeria?

Abi The Salvation Army no dey feed Human beings in order?

Twist4u:
Prioritize policies and actions that uplift the lives of its people, creating a system where no citizen is left desperate for necessities. Peter Obi

Nonsense, u for go North Korea, or The Peoples Democratic Republic of China.

How will that happen?

Ellapthia:
Tinubu has killed a lot of Nigerians. The blood he's busy spilling upandan will definitely cry against him

Ellapthia:
Tinubu has killed a lot of Nigerians. The blood he's busy spilling upandan will definitely cry against him

Killed Indeed, incoherent wicked Things, find someone else to blame for u been evil abi?

buckeyemedia:
Shut up, it is the government’s fault that you behave like animals in Nigeria?

Abi The Salvation Army no dey feed Human beings in order?

You shut up

buckeyemedia:
Killed Indeed, incoherent wicked Things.

You're the wicked tin.
Oponu!

Ellapthia:
You're the wicked tin.
Oponu!

Na President Tinubu fault say them decide born u for The Federal Republic of Nigeria abi?

Confused Opunu.

Ellapthia:
You shut up

Na President Tinubu fault say some nuts for your brain dey miss abi?

Lazy confused Almijiri.

buckeyemedia:
Na President Tinubu fault say them decide born u for The Federal Republic of Nigeria abi?

Confused Opunu.

You're as heartless and evil as who you support.

Oloriburiku oshi

buckeyemedia:
Na President Tinubu fault say some nuts for your brain dey miss abi?

Lazy confused Almijiri.

Close dat ur Maggot-infested mouth

Ellapthia:
You're as heartless and evil as who you support.

Oloriburiku oshi

Blame the people wey decide conceive u for The Zoo.

Ellapthia:
Close dat ur Maggot-infested mouth

Na me you dey see, when u dey look 👀 yourself for mirror abi?

buckeyemedia:
Na President Tinubu fault say them decide born u for The Federal Republic of Nigeria abi?

Confused Opunu.

Shut the Bleep up. You silly roach.

One clown opened a thread that Lagos state now requires anyone looking to share palliatives to first register with them..
That's how low these people have brought Nigerians

nedu666:
Shut the Bleep up. You silly roach.

I talk am again, na President Tinubu fault say them decide born u for The Federal Republic of Nigeria abi?

Confused Opunu.

buckeyemedia:
Shut up, it is the government’s fault that you behave like animals in Nigeria?

Abi The Salvation Army no dey feed Human beings in order?

Na zombie you be na normally.
See the nonsense questions you're asking your superior.

Nlfpmod, this economic hardship is unprecedented......

I believe the news about Anambra state is not true; everyone there is either a millionaire or billionaire, so there's no need for them to receive any assistance.

SeverusSnape:
Na zombie you be na normally.
See the nonsense questions you're asking your superior.

Superior indeed, very funny runaway circus Clown.