Palliatives distribution fails to tackle poverty - Ex- Adamawa SSG A former Secretary to the Adamawa State Government, Umar Bindir, has stated that the distribution of palliatives has failed to alleviate poverty in Nigeria. Speaking on Channels Television's "Inside Sources" with Laolu Akande, Bindir cited the National Bureau of Statistics, which reports that an average of 40% of the Nigerian population lacks basic essentials like shelter, food, and clothing. Bindir emphasized that tackling poverty requires a technical and committed approach, rather than just distributing palliatives. He criticized previous poverty alleviation programs,...