In celebration of World Food Day 2024, Dr. Ogenna Walter Ekwubiri, founder of the Motivating African Youths Initiative and CEO of Havillah Walter Company, has called for urgent action to address the intertwined crises of water scarcity and food insecurity.
The global theme for this year’s World Food Day, “Water is Life, Water is Food. Leave No One Behind,” underscores the essential role of water in sustaining life and ensuring food security.
Speaking from her office, Dr. Ekwubiri emphasized the need for a collective response, particularly in vulnerable communities like Makoko, where despite the abundance of water, access to clean water and nutritious food remains a daily struggle.
“In communities like Makoko, where water is abundant yet clean water and food remain scarce, the challenges of daily survival are real.
“Today, we are committed to standing with the people of Makoko through food distribution efforts, aiming to provide nourishment and hope to families in need”, Ekwubiri said.
Ekwubiri’s initiative, Motivating African Youths Initiative, has been at the forefront of social welfare programs aimed at empowering young people and addressing key challenges such as hunger and poverty in underserved areas. In her statement, she urged governments, organizations, and individuals to join hands in fighting hunger and ensuring equitable access to food and water for all.
“This is a day to remind ourselves that no one should be left behind in the fight against hunger.
“I urge governments, organizations, and individuals to take action toward ensuring that access to food and water becomes a reality for all”, she stated.
Ekwubiri’s message also echoed a call to action for the global community, reminding people of their collective responsibility to support the most vulnerable.
“Together, we can build a world where no family goes hungry, and every community thrives,” she concluded.’
