Why poverty alleviation is not yielding results in Nigeria, ex-lawmaker reveals

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A former member of the House of Representatives, Robinson Uwak, has identified poor data gathering and implementation as some of the reasons poverty alleviation programmes have failed in Nigeria.

In a statement released on Sunday, October 8, Robinson Uwak said the country’s high poverty level and gross inequality threaten national security, stability and unity.

While commending President Bola Tinubu for the equitable distribution of resources amidst the government’s dwindling revenue, he called for a more sustainable approach to addressing the situation.

He said:

“Poverty alleviation ought to be treated as a development policy, not a charity project; this is why programmes are not only ineffective but unsustainable.”