Fatshimetrie
In Nigeria, the recent tragedies that occurred during food distributions highlight a deep problem in Nigerian society. These deadly crowd movements, caused by the haste and desperation of the poorest to obtain food, reveal the flaws in a weakened social system.
The figures mentioned, more than 70 people who died in tragic conditions, are only the tip of the iceberg. They hide a much darker reality, that of the endemic poverty that affects a large part of the Nigerian population. While the country is rich in natural resources, a large part of the population lives in precarious conditions, struggling to meet their most basic needs.
The Nigerian authorities are now trying to take measures to avoid new tragedies. Supervising food distributions, raising awareness among the population about the risks of crowd movements, strengthening security measures during these events, these are all avenues to explore to prevent such tragedies in the future.
But beyond these one-off measures, it is an entire social model that needs to be rethought in Nigeria. The glaring social inequalities, the lack of safety nets for the most vulnerable, the economic injustice that persists, so many issues that must be addressed in depth to allow every Nigerian to live with dignity.
During these festive times, solidarity and mutual aid should be at the heart of everyone’s concerns. It is essential to ensure that generosity does not turn into tragedy, that the aid given to the most deprived is distributed fairly and securely. The time has come to build together a more equitable, more united society, where everyone can hope for a better future.
The recent events in Nigeria must serve as a wake-up call, a collective awareness. They remind us that the fight against poverty and injustice is everyone’s business, and that it is urgent to act so that such tragedies never happen again. Nigeria deserves a more just, more humane future, where every citizen has their place and can hope for a better tomorrow.