Nigeria: Covid-19 Impact Worsens Hunger in Lagos

. The economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic has worsened the plight of families living in poverty in Lagos State, Nigeria and left many people struggling to afford food and meet other basic needs. . Survey data shows federal and state government support, including cash transfers and food assistance, reached only a fraction of families going hungry.  . The Covid-19 crisis has highlighted the critical need for a functioning social security system to allow all Nigerians to achieve an adequate standard of living. (Abuja) – The economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic has worsened the plight of families…

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