Stampede Deaths: Hunger in Nigeria is Self Imposed, Leaders Have Reduced Us to Beggers - Prof. Yusuf

[@okolipeter1436]

This man epitomizes Professorship. Always objective and speaks truth to power. One of the fearless and most gentle elite of the country. May you live long prof Yusuf.

[@claraomata4986]

Amen. May Prof Yusuf live long.

[@greatOHAJI]

He lost his voice when Buhari was misbehaving as president. Shame on this shameless tribal bigot. Idiots everywhere in Nigeria parading as intellectuals.

[@ifeomambanugo9337]

Amen

[@victoriaoloba7634]

Prof these problems begins with the northern politicians and soldiers who have ruled this country because of their hidden agenda to take land of other nationalities. We want to be free from their yoke .Kindly Prof let your book cover all regimes from 1999 and query the sudden wealth of all these ruinners(rulers )of the land through corruption.

[@derikawu4448]

I can listen to Prof. Yusuf 24/7 🙌🥰

[@adebayo6396]

its good to listen but thinking for ourselve s is more important. these elite didnt do a thing whilst in power , and they still think about their families

[@uchechukwuokpala944]

APC is a curse to Nigeria.

[@Fbafrican]

And to the people of Africa. 👍

[@ndueseesu2412]

Not about party bro, it's about leadership

[@ENM60]

I like listening to Prof. Yusuf, he's well spoken, speaks the truth with good analysis. God bless you Prof. Yusuf. Evil will slay the wicked.

[@bomiadex0220]

God bless you Prof. I always love to listen to you whenever I have the opportunity

[@kiziogbake108]

A real Patriot, and I greet your actual straightforwardness in every matter you handle... Nigeria must listen to Prof... we need great men like this to move this country forward... Long live Nigeria... Long live Africa...

[@chidinmanneji8219]

I rushed here immediately I saw Prof name Truth be said, we don't need palliatives, we need an enabling environment to flourish. How can I fill my car tank with 70% of my salary when i have other bills to settle We barely feed twice daily and my kids are adolescents How about those who have toddlers that need good meals for proper brain and physical health . These are more damaging than what you think Prof Bag of rice is 130k Rice is 1% of items needed for livelihood. Like you said Prof, The world is watching

[@onomeonota23]

It breaks my heart what our country has been reduced to. Only us can help ourselves. As bad as things are, people need to endure hunger and vote out bad government. Say NO to the blood money they use in purchasing our votes.

[@christiangodfrey7167]

I wish educated Nigerians like prof from across all the geopolitical zones can come together bury ethnic differences and wrest nigeria away from these 419ers calling themselves leaders.

[@JamesIphie]

Yes, you have been telling the truth. And the truth will save you free. Thank you for speaking out to Power of Truth.

[@ehimwenmajames347]

Without Revolution, Nigerians will keep suffering and never be free from Slavery. Greetings from 🇩🇪

[@linusnwachukwu5163]

May God continue to bless you Professor Yusuf for always speaking truth to power without fear of any repercussions or threats from the cabals and political thieves.

[@BlessedAssurance2007]

APC has ruined Nigeria. And what saddens me the most is that Tinubu and his cohorts are totally clueless. No plan, no empathy.

[@ROr803]

Nothing they are just empty, nothing upstairs

[@chimakalu5195]

Very clueless bunch

[@chimakalu5195]

Very clueless bunch

[@Fbafrican]

No functional society.

[@AhmedAli-wo1qy]

It is very very sad my brothers, TINUBU THE ANGLE OF DEATH.

[@stellaekeh6177]

Professor Usman Yusuf speaks so well. I love the way he speaks

[@martinsinye2710]

It's just an absolute disgrace and Tinubu should be ashamed. Palliative government.

[@Allwell823]

Is Nigeria at war....? Food are often distributed only in war situations. How & when did Nigeria get this low...?

[@amara1945]

God bless you Prof Usman. Nigeria urgently need people like you.

[@lawsonakole9236]

Nigeria and Nigerians are in a bottomless pit. May God show us a way forward.

[@michaelabule]

People will still take 5k and vote APC in 2027. Nigerians are their own problems

[@AyodejiAkinnagbe]

Exactly my point. Nigerian people are really gullible!!!

[@andosehcampbel5701]

That is what is shocking. But more shocking is the fact that some will not collect any money at all to vote for APC. They will just consider that they are Yoruba like the president or Kanuri like VP. When the Senegalese wanted change, the candidate supported by the sitting president lost in his own region.

[@michaelabule]

@andosehcampbel5701 This is why Nigerians are not yet ready. The bigtory is unexplainable.

[@KraneD]

Does APC need votes to win😅?

[@michaelabule]

@KraneD Yes they need votes to win, this is the reason they were able to rig elections. No vote, no rigging. If they've fewer votes, let's say 2%, there's no way they can rig election.

[@commentthin]

It's always a pleasure listening to Professors Usman Yusuf. Safety planning, crowd control, emergency response and access to the building, and ground zero.

[@ehimwenmajames347]

Nigerians have been turned to beggars 😢😢😢

[@enabulujoseph2139]

the president himself is a tax collector. When he governed Lagos state... his administration was focused on taxation.

[@gospelworshipsongs1695]

Wow, God bless you Sir for speaking the truth. You really spoke well. We didn't see all these stampede during Buhari, Obasanjo and Jonathan's government, How can a very well blessed nation like Nigeria people are begging for food, and at the process looses their lives, it is absolutely a shame and a disgrace to the nation. I'm a Nigerian leaving abroad and in a well organized country, I've never seen such disaster where i leave. it's really sadden to see Nigerians loses their lives trying to get something for them and their family to eat.😭😭 President tinubu, Sir, with all due respect, please leadership is not a do or die matter, if you cannot rule the nation in a proper way to reduce hunger in the country, please step down, before Nigeria collapses. thank you and God bless Nigeria.🇳🇬❤️

[@olaniyanmichael640]

Its 2am at dawn in Nigeria.But i still listened to this man. A men of good heart..

[@judeokpala924]

My question is" where are Yoruba Pastors that push President Jonathan out of power to save Nigeria? let them come out now and save Nigeria

[@calistermadukwe7977]

Some say is spiritual

[@FofXequalsYnot]

@@calistermadukwe7977😂😂😂

[@normal_side]

You must be out of your mind, is it Yoruba Pastors that went to poling station to vote, where were you when Okonjo Iweala said under Jonathan that they are borrowing money to pay workers, were you in the moon then?

[@onyewuchiprince6525]

They are horrible people

[@Ikechukwu.C.]

​@@normal_sideThey were borrowing money to pay salaries then, And how was the living standard of Nigerians during the Goodluck Jonathan Regime??

[@ndueseesu2412]

How can you work so hard everyday and yet they is no money in your pocket, ENOUGH of this 'BOOK' leadership and governance! adjustment of figures, while the real subjects are suffering.

[@MoviPaddy]

They don't need to tell him the truth, a responsible government who have connection with the people will know

[@abrahamadadheaa]

I've always loved hearing this man speak. Expressing himself in a calm way without mincing words. 👏

[@angelaugorile9810]

Baba you are right but sir you are alive 8yrs ago you have start all the truth you are saying now may be things

[@audis.7262]

This man is saying the truth and as he has been telling government of what is happening and yet government has done nothing to it's Citizens and the Country. His comment is an observation not politically motivated issue(s)and the president should take it serious instead of politicising what he keeps saying.

[@LORDSWOT]

@@angelaugorile9810he has been talking even during buhari regime. He is neither politically nor ethnically motivated. He spit the truth

[@jnn2262]

TOMORROW NOW WHEN KEMI TALKS ABOUT THIS INCIDENTS OR USE IT TO INSULT TINUBU'S GOVERNMENT, THEY WOULD COME AFTER HER. CRIMINALS

[@judenwaokolo354]

Straight to the point, unfortunately, Nigerians are NOT ready to correct the system.

[@luckywhite7241]

Prof God bless you always for your forthrightness

[@Fbafrican]

👍very rare man in Nigeria professional non functional society 😢

[@osujibenneth5048]

Thank you Prof Usman Yusuf you speak the bitter truth. Allah will keep you alive for Nigerians. Thank you sir.

[@bennyaisew6201]

T-pain has turned to T-Death

[@Tirelesswarrior]

I remember vividly growing up in the 1970s and 1980s. The leaders rode Peugeot cars, there were very short convoys, very few hangers-on, and Nigerian-made items of clothing, food, Nigeria Airways patronage, etc. Today, it's imported SUVs, imported Swiss fabric for Agbada, foreign airlines, etc...I hear a top man known to us all in Abuja wears a 150k-dollar Patek Philippe wristwatch. Pathetic!

[@mosopeoyeleke]

My first time watching Prof,such a well learned and vocal personality! I enjoyed every moment of the interview,very apt and straight to the point. God bless you Sir,we need fearless people like you to speak up. Nigerians are not smiling right now,so so sad.

[@60ezekiel]

He is one person, who is blunt, straight to the point and so logical. Hope you continue watching him whenever he is out there....He is a breath of fresh air 💯👍

[@okugoiphie6663]

Yes, you have been saying the truth. And the truth will safe you free. Thank you for speaking the to the power.

[@osujibenneth5048]

Professor Usman Allah will keep you alive for the common nigerians in nigerians. I am personally crying weeping listening to the bitter truth you are boldply speaking. Allah will reward you and your generations 100 folds. I am not Allah but Allah is speaking through me. Thank you Prof.

[@adekunleolawuyi920]

These happened in the southern parts of the country and not in the northern part of the country. Sadly, Tinubu, who is from the southern part of the country, is the president. This speaks a lot of volumes.

[@henrychukwudi3520]

Wonderful response from the erudite prof. You were right on point.

[@SamuelOrdia-ts8hw]

It's so disheartened that this is happening during this festive time, APC and BAT is a menace to Nigeria. Since the inception of this government it is all about rice sharing. The current government has wesponised and criminalized poverty in the country. What a pity?

[@walexwinelover]

Even the police there can’t afford a bad of rice shame

[@dennisa6866]

Professor Yusuf you're top- notch individual, Intellectual.You're the type of person to call real human being. May God continue to bless your heart, Nothing left untouched. We can see what's going on in burkina faso, Ibrahim Traore is doing everything to provide for his people, our state governors can take such steps by investing heavily in Agriculture unfortunately, they think of their pockets more than the people that voted them into power.

[@toyinifemathew6622]

Tinubu jet is 150Billions with Nigerians money, 21billions for rebuilding Vp office. God will judge us all.

[@taiwoattah9617]

GOD ALMIGHT WILL BLESS YOU , PROFESSOR USMAN YUSFUS, For Speaking to the TRUTH, ALL the times, Sir you are a good man in that Country.

[@MichaelAmaechiUdeh]

Thanks professor for your opinion. We are ashamed

[@princegodwinoriaku1427]

You A prof, Truly you are saying nothing more than the truth, May God continue to bless you sir

[@Patienceodele]

Prof. Yusuf God bless you. May your word bring drastic change to Nigeria.

[@gigold8506]

The universe will bear witness, thank you for standing up and speaking the truth. My prayers to all the families affected. God help us.

[@AbrahamSaryon-sd1hj]

I'm truly with you with that beautiful grammar. Our people are dying we'll feel over here in America.

[@kennyu2073]

Blessing your community in the East during Christmas is not new. The level of hunger this year and hidden illnesses that people don’t even know of due to weakness is the problem. Definitely things could be done better but all the distributors meant good for people.

[@emmanuelakpan196]

"the anger of an hungry man can not be control " presidency, be warned.

[@oluchukwualbanus6111]

That's the results of Emilokan,if the economy is good whereby people can afford the bags of rice nobody would have been there to risk himself or herself Apc government is a disaster

[@powerfulsleepinglullaby1747]

This man is a true Father

[@christinaoko5180]

This is no brainer the government should create jobs and put your young ones in school this will solve part of the problem the prof is speaking the truth

[@chimaonyemachi6321]

Even the devil will be wondering how wicked Nigeria politicians are. I have never in my whole life seen an extremely evil set of politicians before.

[@emmaosegi2243]

The Prof spoke so boldly.. hope he is not victimized by political thugs..

[@xixtinthegreat]

We're trying to normalize the distribution of aid? What are we doing? Nobody should be distributing anything. If you want to distribute anything go to their house and give to them. We must go back to production

[@Fbafrican]

Wickedness is really reigning in Nigeria. A true fail state of emergency in Africa. Save the people. BLACK AFRICAN UNITY

[@emmanuelakpan196]

Prof. You are very correct, there is massive hunger in the land. Apc/ Tinenu has brought hunger to Nigerians.

[@augustinaonwuachi4243]

Good man, well done...

[@fausatsefiu8343]

Thank you sir

[@victoriaoloba7634]

Chief Obafemi Awolowo funded education, health care,established farm institutes,built infrastructure when there was no oil boom. Tinubu let every nationality go back to their tenths. We want jar jar and not war war .

[@sotonyehart8335]

Oba Femi Awoke Lowell

[@ENM60]

I completely agree with Prof Yusuf, why should palliative be the order of the day? It's very shameful that Nigeria so called giant of Africa has been turned into a begger country.

[@angelicakweku5293]

The biggest issue in Nigeria is systems and processes at all levels. No matter how much the government budgets, if you can't track it, you're wasting your time. Our leaders should, at all levels of leadership, establish appropriate systems and processes. These organisers should have given out numbers weeks ahead in different locations. Then, do lottery and announce the winners on the radio or tv, with the days certain numbers can come for pick up, making sure the number coming on each day is managable. On arruval, they will stay outside and come in when their number is announced. That way, crowding would be avoided. RIP to the dead.

[@nnorukaemeka3852]

Thank you Prof for this brutal Truth!

[@ehimwenmajames347]

Nigerians have been turned to beggars 😢😢😢

[@antimol4593]

I always like this man's comments.

[@FargarJaji-p6f]

We are the most disorderly people on earth.

[@EvelynNgozi]

It has never been this bad in Nigeria so so sad

[@CharlesEgbri-ce1rs]

This is not poverty but destitution

[@bayofat]

Proverbs 29:2 GNT Show me a righteous ruler and I will show you a happy people. Show me a wicked ruler and I will show you a miserable people. Nigerians are unhappy! This present ruler is wicked!

[@olatusijazz8155]

The professor hit the nail on the head by speaking the truth to power. This is what happens when an incompetent man is ruling the people with impunity. 29:57

[@Jesusthesaviourdaughtet]

Nice man. God bless you sir for always speaking the truth

[@Elle-est]

There's no home.....Nigeria has failed....no protection for vulnerable people......no home

[@DrTheodorKerry]

Why impose bans on rice importation in Nigeria when your own people are dying of hunger and lacking access to basic food? A truly smart government would prioritize ensuring food security for its citizens first. Import all food, including rice, even if it means allowing it with reasonable duties. The focus should be on saving lives and feeding the population before channeling resources into building roads or other infrastructure. It’s shameful that President Tinubu is highlighting this failure as a legacy of former President Buhari, instead of taking immediate steps to correct it. People need food, not excuses.

[@gigold8506]

Tears in my eyes I weep for Nigeria.

[@ehimwenmajames347]

Nigerians have been turned to beggars 😢😢😢

[@kabirusani3694]

Education is very high in this country, they have to make it affordable to everybody

[@magnusizedomwen8973]

Well said professor

[@Themrsoulsshow]

One thing i know for sure is that the day of reckoning is coming for these politicians, they should learn from countries that have been overlooked by their leaders, some leaders even think themselves as gods. Take a look at Syria, Assad's family oppresing the whole country of 25 million people for 52 family. But when the reckoning came , he ran to exile never to come back, Ruto in Kenya almost lost the leadership of Kenya, in Bangladesh the Prime minister have to flee with the whole cabinet. That is when Reckoning comes for you, our leaders are really taking the whole masses for granted but if care is not taken, one day they are going to run away and leave their amassed wealth behind. THE DAY OF RECKONING IS COMING.

[@user-Whiteshadow]

Really all sectors are collapsing and sadly the health sector is taking a major beating. The people are suffering & dying from preventable conditions. One major health scare is all it takes! Regardless of how much one is making in Nigeria. The politicians don’t know or simply don’t care about this. State of emergency should be declared over Healthcare and food security. Prices must go down and food & medicines must be made readily available & affordable. People are dying!!! Not just the poor masses even doctors, lawyers, political class & celebrities. It’s a real problem needing urgent attention.

[@chrismoore190]

We are crying in Nigeria about APC, but still yet APC is winning all the governorship elections in all the states, and it is people in Nigeria who are helping them to get into power. What a shame.

[@ademiduntosin4245]

God bless you sir, Nigerian are really server

[@josephineuju3947]

God will bless you Prof Yusuf & your generation. I'm always ready to listen to you whenever you speak. But I feel a lot has been said & nothing is done. Please advise us on what else the people can do. The leaders don't want to do anything.

[@mainstriimmedia4980]

APC, why are you misplacing priorities? You can't resolve the issue of insecurity and feeding your people, but you are building the coastal road. Really? This is terrible.

[@helenobiokoli1758]

Professor Usman , you are the real a professor. How i wish that more of your type will speak out ❤

[@augustinaonwuachi4243]

I love listening to you 2-4-7

[@ugoahumareze]

The fact that a character like Tinubu, who NO ONE can tell you what schools he attended with certainty, is the Number 1 citizen of the country, shows how broken we are as a society

[@amosalaphu8943]

So sad, quite unfortunate, God bless you Prof 👍✅

[@alfalfred8722]

Yorubas have finished Nigeria. I’m not being tribal here but it’s true. Tinubu is not running a Nigerian government or even a Southern government,. He’s running a complete Yoruba government. People say Buhari did the same, but I can boldly tell whoever cares that Buhari’s government was 💯 Northern, not tribal. That was why we advocated for a president from the South so that Southerners can get a sense of belonging. Unfortunately, the Yorubas have become too greedy over it and as a result, what we see is incompetence and tribal bigotry everywhere.

[@FolaOrekoya]

Not Yoruba but Lagos Asslickers. Even Yorubas from Osun, Ondo & Ogun are sidelined by the Lagos miscreants.

[@bolasalak7360]

So the Yorubas are the one enjoying in Nigeria, no hunger in Yoruba land? I am sorry my brother your type are good tools for manipulation by politicians. I doubt if you live in Nigeria otherwise you will know that corrupt leaders in Nigeria cut across every ethnic group and average Nigerians irrespective of their tribes are in the same pot of soup. Please my brother na everyone they suffer o no be only Ibo!

[@tolat3446]

I say it again, Nigeria has been privatised by a few people that call themselves politicians. The masses are living in a country that has been turned to private company by few heartless elements.

[@ChimeCaleb]

God we bless you sir know body we take your life in than name of Jesus Christ amen amen amen

[@eastgatetelevision]

Hunger is a bustard. Even with te police presence people still lost their lives. So free the queen on oyo and other and blame the government

[@ugbenivincent5908]

The tragic stampede at the rice-sharing events in Nigeria can be analyzed using the three categories of causes in Work Health and Safety (WHS). This analysis provides a structured approach to understanding how such incidents occur and how they can be prevented in the future. 1. Immediate (Direct) Causes - Definition: These are the visible, immediate factors that triggered the stampede. - In this context: - Overcrowding at the venue, as an overwhelming number of people gathered for the rice-sharing event. - Poor crowd control, leading to panic and a rush among attendees. - Absence of clear instructions or proper queue management for the distribution process. - Outcome: The lack of organization in the crowd created a chaotic situation, directly causing the stampede. 2. Underlying (Indirect) Causes - Definition: These are systemic or procedural issues that contributed to the immediate causes. - In this context: - Economic Hardship: Widespread poverty and desperation due to Nigeria’s perilous economic conditions compelled many people to attend the event, even if it meant facing dangerous circumstances. - Event Planning Issues:The organizers underestimated the crowd size, did not set up barriers, or implement safety measures like trained personnel to manage the gathering. - Lack of Awareness: Attendees may not have been informed about safe procedures or an orderly process for collecting the rice. - Outcome: These factors created an environment where chaos could easily erupt. 3. Root Causes - Definition: These are deeper, systemic problems that give rise to the underlying and immediate causes. - In this context: - Bad Governance: The root cause of the economic peril is linked to ineffective leadership, corruption, and mismanagement of resources, leading to widespread poverty and food insecurity. - Ineffective Safety Regulations: There might be weak or poorly enforced policies regarding public gatherings, making it difficult to ensure safety at large events. - Societal Inequality: A long-standing gap between the wealthy and the poor has exacerbated desperation among vulnerable populations. - Outcome: Addressing root causes like governance and systemic poverty is essential to prevent such tragedies in the future. Conclusion and Prevention To prevent similar incidents, interventions should address all three levels of causes: - Immediate Causes: Ensure proper crowd control measures, trained personnel, and safety protocols at public events. - Underlying Causes: Improve event planning, provide adequate resources, and educate the public on safety. - Root Causes: Tackle governance issues, reduce poverty, and invest in social safety nets to minimize desperation. This tragedy underscores the importance of a proactive approach to safety and governance. [By Engr Vicmario Ugbeni .

[@olatundeebenezer2988]

If this is the way all our leaders speak truth, our country will have get better.

[@benjaminozoemena3540]

Thank u prof for saying it the way it is,Tinubu has kill Nigeria

[@MrOliveth]

This is sad a country blessed with natural resources are dying just to get food 😢😢

[@Henry_Ayobami]

Well said prof

[@chidoziechukwuneke8544]

God bless you prof.

[@SaneleVezi-h4m]

God cursed the day APC came to power in Nigeria.

[@okechukwusaint3948]

The professor is On point ..

[@mommummy9920]

God bless you Mr professor

[@chrisagbo8406]

Very true thank you sir

[@emmanuellonge8537]

It's crazy , absolute madness, the root is vital and that's what he is talking about.

[@ShonBamigbade]

He is one of the truthful man we have in Nigeria