Heads of state across the globe renewed their commitment poverty and hunger Heads of state across the globe have renewed their commitment to end extreme poverty and hunger amongst their people. In Ghana, the three regions of the north are governments focus as these regions are cited as the poorest and hunger stricken in Ghana. At a flag raising ceremony to commemorate the 35th world food day in Accra. Food and Agriculture Minister Fiifi Kwetey said the levels of poverty and hunger among rural people is unacceptable in an era of scientific and technological advancement. Government has therefore responded to the alarming statistics with the resolve to fight food insecurity and end poverty. GBC