In a world where technological advancements have transformed our capacity to produce and hybridise food, one might expect global food security to be a resolved issue. Yet, the harsh reality starkly contrasts with this expectation. With the global population reaching 8 billion in 2023, the pressure on food supply chains has never been greater. Nigeria, in particular, faces an alarming crisis. Despite its vast agricultural potential, food insecurity is rampant, particularly in the northeastern states of Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe, where 3.3 million people are struggling to find enough to eat. The Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) warns that without immediate intervention, this number could surge to 26.5 million nationwide by the 2024 lean season.
Nigeria’s food crisis demands bold action
Nigeria’s food crisis demands bold action
Nigeria’s food crisis demands bold action
In a world where technological advancements have transformed our capacity to produce and hybridise food, one might expect global food security to be a resolved issue. Yet, the harsh reality starkly contrasts with this expectation. With the global population reaching 8 billion in 2023, the pressure on food supply chains has never been greater. Nigeria, in particular, faces an alarming crisis. Despite its vast agricultural potential, food insecurity is rampant, particularly in the northeastern states of Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe, where 3.3 million people are struggling to find enough to eat. The Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) warns that without immediate intervention, this number could surge to 26.5 million nationwide by the 2024 lean season.