poverty in the North, the NSA said, “According to the National Bureau of Statistics, the North-West Nigeria contains some of the poorest states in the country.
“As of 2019, each northwestern state has a higher poverty rate than the national average of 40.1 per cent, with Sokoto having the highest rate in the country: 87.73 per cent of the state’s population live in poverty.
“The reports also illustrate that unemployment rates in the northern regions can exceed 20 per cent, a stark contrast to the more industrially-diverse and economically-vibrant southern regions, where unemployment rates hover around 10-15 per cent.”
Ribadu, however, said the Tinubu-led administration was working hard to change the poverty narrative.
“This agenda includes provisions for bolstering security initiatives, promoting socioeconomic development, and fostering inter-communal dialogue to address grievances and foster reconciliation.
“Through the Renewed Hope Agenda, the government aims to tackle the underlying causes of insecurity by addressing issues such as poverty, unemployment, social marginalisation and ethnic tensions,” he said.
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