BREAKING: Nigeria Is Home Of Poorest People In The World - May

Nigeria Is Home of Poorest People In The World

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The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (UK), Theresa May has branded Nigeria home to the "poorest people in the world".

 

It's noteworthy that the statement came barely a day ahead of her scheduled visit to the country.

The Prime Minister made the assertion while delivering a speech in Cape Town, South Africa, on Tuesday, 28th August 2018.

Mrs. May, scheduled to visit Nigeria on Wednesday 29th August 2018 being today, added that Africa has the highest number of poor people in the world, with Nigeria being the poorest.

She said: “Much of Nigeria is thriving, with many individuals enjoying the fruits of a resurgent economy, yet 87 million Nigerians live on less than $1 and 90 cents a day, making it home to more very poor people than any other nation in the world."

According to her, the focus is to achieve "inclusive growth", noting that UK would invest in Africa to create more jobs to combat poverty and at the same time tackle global challenges.