The conference brought together leaders in development, agribusiness, and sustainability, including Sahel Consulting Chairman, Mezue Nwuneli; ONE Campaign CEO and keynote speaker, Ndidi Nwuneli; Inga Stefanowicz, Head of Section, Green Economy, EU Delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS; Michael Ojo, Country Director, Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN); Dr Hussaini Abdu, Country Director, CARE International; Lekan Tobe, Country Director, Heifer International; and Oladoyin Olawaiye, Deputy Country Director, GIZ.
Speaking in Abuja while speaking at the Sahel Food Systems Changemakers Conference 2025, organised by Sahel Consulting with the theme “Designing for Legacy: Building Resilient and Impact-Driven Food Systems,” Obi lamented the country’s widespread hunger despite being blessed with vast land and lots of human capital.
According to him, it is simply unacceptable that Nigerians still go to bed hungry in a country that should be capable of feeding itself and others.