Nigeria, Aug. 8 -- The Country Director of Oxfam in Nigeria, John Makina, has raised the alarm over the deepening inequality in Nigeria, saying it continues to favour a privileged few while keeping the majority trapped in poverty.

Mr Makina made the remarks in Abuja on Thursday at a policy dialogue titled 'The Next 90%: Youth, Policy & A Fairer Nigeria', according to a statement shared with PREMIUM TIMES. The event convened stakeholders from the Senate, key ministries, embassies, international organisations, and civil society groups.

Speaking at the event, Mr Makina lamented that inequality is starkly evident in the political marginalisation of young people.

"There is currently no one under the age of 35 in Nigeria's federal cabinet," ...