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Northern Nigeria Leaders Urged to Prioritise Human Development Over Poverty Curb
A PDP chieftain is urging northern Nigerian leaders to prioritize human development and curb poverty, emphasizing its importance for the region's growth and prosperity.
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, Otunba Segun Showunmi, has urged political leaders, traditional rulers, intellectuals and youths in Northern Nigeria to prioritize human development and curb poverty, citing its impact on the region's growth and prosperity. He emphasized the need for a collective effort to address these pressing issues. The appeal comes as efforts to develop the North are gaining momentum. Showunmi's call highlights the importance of investing in people and infrastructure to drive economic growth and social progress.
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