Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said that the widespread poverty in Africa is man-made and not an act of God.
Obasanjo made this statement on Monday, August 26, at the opening ceremony of the FESTAC Africa Festival at the Jomo Kenyatta Stadium in Kisumu, Kenya.
As reported by The Punch, the former head of state remarked that, given the continentâs abundant resources, there is no reason for its poverty. He, however, urged African leaders to wake up to their responsibility.
He said:
As reported by Daily Trust, Obasanjo also accused the World Bank of deceiving nations of the continent with some of its initiatives.
Earlier, TimesNow.com.ng reported that Obasanjo explained how a decision by the late Shehu Shagari is allegedly one of the reasons for Nigeriaâs failure in food sufficiency.
During a think tank event attended by TimesNow.com.ng, Obasanjo noted after he left a policy of ârice productionâ, his successor came in and cancelled it.
A veteran farmer, Obasanjo launched the ´Operation Feed the Nation´ whilst the military head of state and has been a prominent advocate for agribusiness in Nigeria and across Africa.
Source: TimesNow.com.ng
