THE CRIMINALITY OF POVERTY- OLOYE AYODELE SAMUEL & CHIEF OBINNA NWAKA

In addressing this topic, the two guests, Oloye Ayodele & Chief Obinna challenged the required sustained efforts in socio-economic reform, community engagement, and international cooperation. They claimed that the cycle of poverty and crime can be effectively disrupted only through a comprehensive framework that prioritises education, job creation, and trust-building. In summary, they posited that the criminality of poverty in Nigeria and Africa at large is a pressing issue, deeply rooted in economic, social, and political complexities. The interplay between high poverty rates and increasing criminal activities creates a cycle that is difficult to break.