Nigeria: Tinubu Govt Says "Divine Intervention" Can End Food Shortages Firstpost Africa
Nigeria: Tinubu Govt Says "Divine Intervention" Can End Food Shortages | Firstpost Africa | N18G
Nigeria's Ministry of Agriculture has stirred controversy by asking staff to fast and pray for food security. In an internal memo, employees were invited to join a three-day spiritual session, seeking divine intervention amid soaring food prices and widespread hunger. While the ministry insists this is a wellness initiative, not a national policy, critics say it reflects the government's failure to tackle the crisis with real solutions. The announcement coincided with Democracy Day protests across Nigeria, where citizens demanded action on inflation, insecurity, and poor governance. As public frustration grows, many see the prayer memo as symbolic of official helplessness and misplaced priorities.
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