Adewale Giwa, the Senior Pastor of Awaiting The Second Coming Of Christ Ministry, has made a fervent plea to President Bola Tinubu, urging swift action to alleviate the hunger crisis gripping Nigeria.
Speaking in Akure over the weekend, Giwa stressed the urgent need for the President to address the widespread economic hardship and insecurity plaguing the nation.
He expressed deep concern, likening Nigeria’s situation to biblical Samaria, where scarcity of food led to extreme measures such as cannibalism.
Giwa highlighted recent incidents of desperation, including thefts of food items from trucks and tragic cases of suicide, emphasizing the severity of the crisis.
Appealing directly to President Tinubu, Giwa urged the reopening of land borders and emphasized the importance of looking beyond electoral politics to address pressing national issues.
Warning of the potential consequences of inaction, Giwa cautioned that failure to address the root causes of the crisis could lead to further social disintegration.
He recounted heart-wrenching encounters with individuals facing dire circumstances, illustrating the gravity of the situation with examples of escalating prices and basic necessities becoming unaffordable for many Nigerians.
- In conclusion, Giwa implored President Tinubu to take immediate action to prevent further suffering and loss of life, emphasizing the unprecedented nature of the current crisis and the urgent need for decisive leadership.