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Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa; a residence for more than 206 million people. [1] Hunger is one of the major issues that affect the citizens. 40% (82 million people) of the citizens live below the International Poverty Line of $1.90 daily, whilst another 25% are vulnerable.
Similarly, household food security is considered to exist when all the members of a family, at all times, have access to enough food for an active, healthy life. [1] Individuals who are food-secure do not live in hunger or fear of starvation. [2] Food security includes resilience to future disruptions of food supply.
The Ministry, formerly known as the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD), was established in 1966. [4] The Ministry is responsible for the formulation and implementation of policies to provide food for a growing population, supply raw materials for industry, expand markets for agricultural products, create jobs, and diversify the economy.
The Global Initiative for Food Security and Ecosystem Preservation (GIFSEP) is a Nigerian organization founded on the ideals of Environmental Education, Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation, Renewable Energy and sustainable development.
The term food security was first used in the 1960-1970s to refer to food supply and consistent access to food in international development work. [13] In 1966 the treaty titled the United Nations International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights was created to ensure economic, social and cultural rights including the “inalienable right to adequate nutritious food”. [14]
Moreover, in 2011 the following nine countries were drafting a framework law on food security or the right to food: Honduras, India, Malawi, Mexico, Mozambique, Paraguay, South Africa, Tanzania and Uganda. [35] Finally, El Salvador, Nicaragua and Peru are drafting to update, replace or strengthen their framework law. [35]
The data from the 2015 report shows that Hunger levels have dropped 27% since 2000. Fifty two countries remain at serious or alarming levels. In addition to the latest statistics on Hunger and Food Security, the GHI also features different special topics each year. The 2015 report include an article on conflict and food security. [185]
Similar to agriculture, for many people in Africa, livestock is a vital source of food, income, and labor, which increases these communities vulnerability too, and exacerbates the food security situation. [20] In Nigeria and Kenya, drought and desertification are destroying grazing land at an increasing rate, leading to competition and violent ...