Tinubu lauds global alliance against hunger, poverty at G20 summit

President Bola Tinubu has commended the creation of the global alliance against hunger and poverty, championed by President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva of Brazil, at the G20 summit in the South American country.

Tinubu described the alliance as pivotal in the global fight against hunger and poverty.

The president said this while speaking at the 19th G20 Leaders Summit opening session in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Monday, November 18, 2024.

He lauded the initiative and described it as the right step to address one of the world’s most significant challenges.

Tinubu said: “This bold and visionary step underscores Brazil’s leadership in addressing one of the most urgent and persistent challenges facing our world today.

“The creation of this Alliance marks a significant milestone in our global efforts to eradicate hunger and poverty, and it also sends a powerful message of solidarity to vulnerable populations around the globe.

“By fostering collaboration between governments, international organisations, and civil society, this initiative offers a comprehensive approach not only to addressing immediate needs but also tackling the structural causes of hunger and poverty.”

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President Tinubu, according to a statement issued on Tuesday by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, compared the global initiative to one of the eight priority areas he outlined at his inauguration 18 months ago, expressing Nigeria’s eagerness to adopt international best practices to advance its economic development.

Tinubu stated that Nigeria’s endorsement of the declaration of commitment to join the Global Alliance was a significant step in its efforts to address hunger and poverty by leveraging international cooperation and resources to bolster domestic strategies.

He added that by supporting the initiative, Nigeria also demonstrates a solid commitment to realising the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 1, which focuses on eradicating poverty, and SDG 2, which aims to achieve zero hunger.

Tinubu said: “These goals are at the core of Nigeria’s development agenda, and the Alliance offers a platform to accelerate progress towards them.

“By collaborating with international partners, Nigeria aims to leverage best practices, innovative solutions, and financial support to enhance its efforts to combat poverty and hunger. The endorsement reinforces Nigeria’s role as a key player in global efforts to promote sustainable development and improve the quality of life for all its citizens.”

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