Rapper Eldee The Don has said that feeding is not a solution when there is widespread poverty.
In a tweet, Eldee The Don said that what people need is a skill and an opportunity enabling environment.
He wrote:
“Guys, remember that you can not feed people out of poverty. It is not sustainable. Feeding is a short term fix when poverty is widespread. Skill and opportunity enabling empowerment is what the people need, so that they can feed themselves.”
Below are some reactions to his post.
@Qssence wrote: “Government, on the other hand, can set up a welfare that ensures no one goes to bed hungry while various skill acquisition programs are put in place. Skills may not immediately translate to jobs, income and self-reliance. If gov’t doesn’t do it, can we set up funds?”
@Keminusi wrote: “Whenever I see government budgets 180 billion to feed 100 million people in 2021, it annoys my soul!! Like how?? Feed them today then what happens tomorrow.”
@Le_soloist wrote: “Give a man a fish, he’ll eat for a day. Teach him to fish and he’ll eat for a lifetime.”
