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Elumelu, McCain, Address Africa’s Unemployment, Hunger Crisis at UNGA79

by BUKOLA ARO-LAMBO
12 months ago
in Business
Chairman of UBA Group, Tony Elumelu

Chairman of UBA Group, Tony Elumelu

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Executive director Founder of the World Bank Food Programme (WFP), Cindy MaCain and the founder of the Tony Elumelu Foundation and Chairman of Heirs Holdings, Tony Elumelu has stressed the need to address the rising unemployment among african youths as wells as the hunger crisis on the continent.

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Speaking at a reception to host Elumely on the sidelines of the 79th United Nations General Assembly meetings, in New York City, MaCain noted that “we are at a pivotal moment where global hunger has reached alarming levels, fuelled by conflict, economic instability, and the climate crisis.

MaCain noted at the event which also served to introduce WFP’s exclusive philanthropic initiative, spearheaded by McCain, and aims to unite global leaders in the pursuit of Zero Hunger that the WFP is supporting communities in need across the globe.

“We cannot do it alone. Political and private sector leaders must step up now. We need bold action and innovative partnerships to turn the rising tide of humanitarian needs. If we all join hands in the fight against hunger, we can achieve our shared ambition of a better future for all,” McCain said.
On his part, Elumelu spoke of the vital role entrepreneurship plays in fostering stability, growth and purpose, saying “entrepreneurship creates economic resilience and plays a critical role in preventing crises.

783 million people are affected by hunger worldwide – this is a humanitarian issue, a global crisis.

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“At the Tony Elumelu Foundation, we empower young African entrepreneurs who will build resilient economies from the ground up and drive sustainable change, ensuring prosperity even in the most fragile contexts.”

Dialogue centred on two pressing themes, fundamental to Africa’s transformation: providing a lasting solution to hunger and the transformative potential of entrepreneurship to eradicate poverty on the continent.

With over 7,500 of Tony Elumelu Foundation entrepreneurs drawn from the food sector, the link between sustainable access to food and entrepreneurship was clear. The event was also an opportunity for WFP, once again, to highlight the “forgotten” humanitarian emergencies ongoing in Africa, including Sudan and the DRC, where WFP is delivering in the most challenging of environments.

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McCain detailed WFP’s efforts to mitigate hunger in global conflict zones, including Sudan, Gaza, and Ukraine. Both McCain and Elumelu underlined the urgency and the need for novel approaches, going beyond short-term fixes, and creating sustainable, empowering solutions. Hunger in Africa is often a direct consequence of climate change and Elumelu reiterated the need for an equitable approach to climate and sustainable energy across Africa.

 


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