Report Finds 79% Of Nigerian Households Facing Food Insecurity

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A recent report unveiled in Abuja paints a troubling picture of food insecurity gripping a significant portion of Nigerian households. The 2021 National Food Consumption and Micronutrients Survey, a collaborative effort between the Federal government, foreign partners, and stakeholders in the food sector, reveals that only approximately 21% of households in Nigeria enjoy food security……….CONTINUE READING

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According to Naija News, the survey indicates that a staggering 79% of households face varying degrees of food insecurity. Dr. Olarinwaju Isiaka, one of the researchers presenting the findings, highlighted distressing statistics: around 59% of households experience moderate food insecurity, while another 20% endure severe food insecurity.

The study, which focused on women of reproductive age, children aged 0-59 months, and adolescent girls, revealed that a troubling 41.5% of households lacked adequate funds to purchase food in the week leading up to the survey.

Moreover, the report sheds light on sanitation challenges exacerbating food access issues, noting that approximately 23% of Nigerian households lack proper toilet facilities, further complicating public health concerns linked to food insecurity.

Access to clean water, vital for food hygiene and overall health, varies significantly across the country. The report indicates that while 62.9% of households have access to improved water sources, 42.6% rely on borehole water systems, and 17.40% depend on protected well water. Dr. Michael Ojo, the Country Director of the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN), expressed concern over the unequal distribution of water resources, particularly the decline in water supply infrastructure.

Dr. Ojo also criticized the fragmented approach to addressing these critical issues, emphasizing the necessity for concerted efforts to revamp Nigeria’s food system. He stressed the importance of addressing the root causes of the problem and advocated for comprehensive reforms throughout the food production and distribution chain.

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