{"id":14567,"date":"2025-06-01T20:16:25","date_gmt":"2025-06-01T20:16:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/?p=14567"},"modified":"2025-06-01T20:18:34","modified_gmt":"2025-06-01T20:18:34","slug":"united-against-hunger-foodclique-urges-government-stakeholders-to-achieve-zero-hunger-by-2030","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/index.php\/2025\/06\/01\/united-against-hunger-foodclique-urges-government-stakeholders-to-achieve-zero-hunger-by-2030\/","title":{"rendered":"United Against Hunger: FoodClique Urges Government, Stakeholders to Achieve Zero Hunger by 2030"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s2\">A non-governmental organisation championing the fight against hunger in Nigeria, the <\/span><span class=\"s1\">FoodClique Support Initiative<\/span><span class=\"s2\">, has called on the Federal Government and key stakeholders to renew their commitment to achieving the United Nations\u2019 <\/span><span class=\"s1\">Zero Hunger<\/span><span class=\"s2\"> target by 2030.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s2\">The organisation emphasized the urgency of reducing hunger to the barest minimum\u2014if not completely eradicating it\u2014within the next five years.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s2\">This charge was delivered by the Team Lead of FoodClique Support Initiative, <\/span><span class=\"s1\">Mr. Ibrahim Onilegbale<\/span><span class=\"s2\">, during the <\/span><span class=\"s1\">\u201cCelebrating Impact Hunger Heroes: Honoring Our Collective Journey\u201d<\/span><span class=\"s2\"> event held at Marriott Hotel, GRA Ikeja, Lagos<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-14557 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/133ce8e5-207a-4f07-8e5c-112d8a567d4b-300x134.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"134\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/133ce8e5-207a-4f07-8e5c-112d8a567d4b-300x134.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/133ce8e5-207a-4f07-8e5c-112d8a567d4b-1024x457.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/133ce8e5-207a-4f07-8e5c-112d8a567d4b-768x343.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/133ce8e5-207a-4f07-8e5c-112d8a567d4b-640x286.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/133ce8e5-207a-4f07-8e5c-112d8a567d4b.jpeg 1040w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s2\">Mr. Onilegbale, who noted that FoodClique was founded 13 years ago, said the organisation believes in the power of team spirit and collaboration to end hunger in the country.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s2\">He described the volunteers, partners, and sponsors as the <\/span><span class=\"s1\">engine room<\/span><span class=\"s2\"> of the group, applauding their passion and dedication during interventions, especially in nurturing a new generation of compassionate and committed Nigerians through school programs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s2\">According to him, these partners, sponsors, and donors have amplified the organisation\u2019s voice and strengthened its reach, serving as the backbone of FoodClique\u2019s mission to ensure food access for all.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-14554 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/961011eb-6561-4264-98f5-7d45c9d59515-300x134.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"134\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/961011eb-6561-4264-98f5-7d45c9d59515-300x134.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/961011eb-6561-4264-98f5-7d45c9d59515-1024x457.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/961011eb-6561-4264-98f5-7d45c9d59515-768x343.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/961011eb-6561-4264-98f5-7d45c9d59515-640x286.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/961011eb-6561-4264-98f5-7d45c9d59515.jpeg 1040w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s2\">Reflecting on the group\u2019s impact, Onilegbale highlighted their proactive interventions during the COVID-19 pandemic and the provision of school meals across <\/span><span class=\"s1\">10 Local Government Areas in Lagos<\/span><span class=\"s2\">, alongside cooked food distributions in communities nationwide.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s2\">He stressed that tackling hunger requires <\/span><span class=\"s1\">collective effort<\/span><span class=\"s2\">, noting that lasting solutions will only emerge when <\/span><span class=\"s1\">everyone unites with a shared vision<\/span><span class=\"s2\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s2\">Also speaking at the event, the <\/span><span class=\"s1\">Chief Executive Officer of Noella Foundation<\/span><span class=\"s2\">, <\/span><span class=\"s1\">Mrs. Layal Tinubu<\/span><span class=\"s2\">, emphasized the foundation\u2019s commitment to giving back and supporting societal growth. Represented by <\/span><span class=\"s1\">Justice Omenogor<\/span><span class=\"s2\">, she stated that <\/span><span class=\"s1\">hunger and unemployment<\/span><span class=\"s2\"> remain two of the most critical issues in Nigeria today.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s2\">She added that Noella Foundation is focused on <\/span><span class=\"s1\">creating employment<\/span><span class=\"s2\"> and combating poverty, which are central to making a lasting impact. Tinubu expressed confidence that many young Nigerians are ready to drive change\u2014if only they are given the opportunity\u2014and urged FoodClique to remain steadfast, even when their efforts might not be immediately recognized<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-14545 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/9fc53daa-c08b-4696-9b3f-e43eb586e847-300x134.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"134\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/9fc53daa-c08b-4696-9b3f-e43eb586e847-300x134.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/9fc53daa-c08b-4696-9b3f-e43eb586e847-1024x457.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/9fc53daa-c08b-4696-9b3f-e43eb586e847-768x343.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/9fc53daa-c08b-4696-9b3f-e43eb586e847-640x286.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/9fc53daa-c08b-4696-9b3f-e43eb586e847.jpeg 1040w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s2\">In a chat with newsmen, <\/span><span class=\"s1\">Akin Alabi<\/span><span class=\"s2\">, founder of <\/span><span class=\"s1\">Corporate Farmer<\/span><span class=\"s2\">, commended FoodClique for its consistent efforts in reaching out to the needy and less privileged. He called on both the government and private sector to strengthen partnerships for <\/span><span class=\"s1\">food accessibility and affordability<\/span><span class=\"s2\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Tomilayo Sadiq<\/span><span class=\"s2\">, Head of Research and Development at FoodClique, took attendees on a journey through the organisation\u2019s milestones\u2014from inspiring collaborations to the heartbreaking loss of <\/span><span class=\"s1\">Bolajoko Fadipe<\/span><span class=\"s2\">, which he described as a dark chapter in the group\u2019s history.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s2\">In a second presentation, Sadiq showcased how <\/span><span class=\"s1\">innovation and strategic intelligence<\/span><span class=\"s2\"> helped the FoodClique team overcome massive logistics challenges. \u201cThese innovations gave our interventions wings to fly and intensified our impact,\u201d he noted.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-14548 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/dc38b70e-29cc-4125-8dec-675dd872e5fd-300x134.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"134\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/dc38b70e-29cc-4125-8dec-675dd872e5fd-300x134.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/dc38b70e-29cc-4125-8dec-675dd872e5fd-1024x457.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/dc38b70e-29cc-4125-8dec-675dd872e5fd-768x343.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/dc38b70e-29cc-4125-8dec-675dd872e5fd-640x286.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/dc38b70e-29cc-4125-8dec-675dd872e5fd.jpeg 1040w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s2\">In her brief remarks, <\/span><span class=\"s1\">Mrs. Abosede Fadipe<\/span><span class=\"s2\">, Director of Food Sourcing and Fundraising, thanked sponsors and volunteers for bringing the group\u2019s vision to life. She predicted that <\/span><span class=\"s1\">FoodClique will become one of the greatest impact-driven brands in Africa\u2014and the world\u2014within the next decade.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A non-governmental organisation championing the fight against hunger in Nigeria, the FoodClique Support Initiative, has called on the Federal Government<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":14568,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[11],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-14567","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-from-the-grassroots"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14567","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=14567"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14567\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":14572,"href":"https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14567\/revisions\/14572"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/14568"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=14567"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=14567"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=14567"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}