ACN Solicits Aid For Drought Victims

The ACN last Thursday, called on the Federal Government to take lead  inthe efforts in supporting victims of the prolonged drought and famine in the Horn of Africa.

The party made the call in a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Lai Mohammed and made available to newsmen  in Abuja. “As a natural leader in Africa, it is incumbent on Nigeria to spearhead the campaign to raise the much-needed funds to provide food and shelter for the victims”.

“‘The unfortunate situation in the Horn of African nations is a great opportunity for Nigeria to play its natural leadership role in Africa and show the world that it is well placed to represent Africa in the UN Security Council.”

The party said the statement attributed to Irungu Houghton, a pan-African Director of Oxfam International, should prick the conscience of African leaders.

Houghton was quoted as saying that, “African citizens have already rallied to the cause and made significant contribution. But now, we need African governments to follow their lead.

“Most are yet to make a decent contribution and show the true meaning of ‘African solutions to African problems”.

“Every time an African citizen dies in this crisis, the ideals of the African Union are dealt a fatal blow. “

Famine, occurring in several regions of the Horn of Africa due to severe drought, is affecting the entire Eastern African region.

Countries in and around the Horn of Africa affected by the food crisis are Somalia, Sudan, South Sudan, Kenya, Djiboutij and parts of Uganda.