The Atum Humanitarian and Charitable Initiative has called on President Bola Tinubu’s administration to take decisive action to alleviate the hardships faced by citizens.
Executive Chairman Ismaila Yusuf Atus highlighted the impact of rising fuel costs on purchasing power, stressing that current government initiatives are inadequate.
He urged for urgent measures to address the suffering of the populace and appealed to NGOs, business leaders, and wealthy individuals to come together in support of affected communities.
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.”
