Okechukwu Nnodim, AbujaThe COVID-19 pandemic may lead to the loss of 13 million jobs in Nigeria, the World Food Programme of the United Nations declared on Wednesday. She explained that over 3.8 million citizens, particularly those in the informal sector, could lose their jobs, adding that the figure could rise to 13 million if the restriction on movements persist for long. Byrs was quoted as saying, “We are concerned by conflict-affected communities in North-East Nigeria who already face extreme hunger and who are especially vulnerable. She also stated that three million vulnerable individuals in Abuja, Kano and Lagos would also receive assistance from the WFP. The WFP noted that job losses would further increase hunger, which was why it was supporting vulnerable citizens in Nigeria.

Source: Punch June 10, 2020 23:03 UTC