Continued conflict, climate change, inflation and rising food prices are key drivers of this alarming trend. This is a staggering increase from the 18.6 million people food insecure at the end of 2023. The food crisis in the country’s North-east, according to Mr Griffiths, is considered a challenge that requires urgent attention. In 2023, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) projected that over 31.5 million people in Nigeria would face insufficient food between June and August 2024. According to the report, other factors will contribute to the alarming food insecurity, including fuel scarcity, naira devaluation, currency crisis, rising inflation and consumer price index.

Source: The Guardian July 01, 2024 22:00 UTC