The Atum Humanitarian and Charitable Initiative has pleaded with President Bola Tinubu administration to take proactive action to ameliorate the current hardship in the country.
Honourable Ismaila Yusuf Atus, Executive Chairman of the organization, in a statement on Sunday, noted that the rising cost of fuel has further reduced the purchasing-power of the citizens.
He called for urgent government’s measures to reduce citizens’ suffering, acknowledging that existing initiatives were insufficient.
The organization also urged NGOs, business leaders, and wealthy individuals to unite and support communities in need.
The statement reads: “The hunger is severe, and the rising fuel prices have only added to the hardships. Many people can no longer afford to feed themselves properly.
“I urge those of us with NGOs to unite and support our communities. We also call on the government to take measures to alleviate the suffering in our nation.
“While we acknowledge that the government is doing its best and that many initiatives were in place before this administration took over, we still urge them to work towards reducing the hardships faced by citizens.
“We appeal to other well-off Nigerians to step forward during this critical time; the people need your support now more than ever. It is essential for the wealthy to share their resources and assist those in need.
“Additionally, we call on business leaders and politicians not to hoard their wealth in bank accounts while the populace suffers.
“Given the current challenges in the country, the Atum Humanitarian and Charitable Initiative has decided to assist Nigerians who are struggling with poverty by raising N500 million to help two million people.”
According to reports, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, recently increased the price of Premium Motor Spirit(petrol) to N1,030 per litre, further worsening the hardship on Nigerians.