In the year 2021, the United Nations asserted that the world is facing "unprecedented catastrophic acute food insecurity".
It will help to understand that food insecurity refers to a situation in which food is not abundantly available and accessible to the population.
Nigeria is currently facing a kind of food insecurity that needs intervention. Many people are finding it hard to afford enough food for their families. This isn't just happening in 2021, for some years now, food shortage and food/nutrient insecurity have burdened the country.
This post aims to suggest solutions to the problem.
Every problem has a solution. You may wonder what the probable solution to the problem is. Well, it may sound like common sense reasoning, but the solution is to make food abundantly available and accessible to the population.
It's easier said than done. But the best solution to the problem is a sustainable solution that involves a systems approach.
It is the role of all stakeholders, and not just the government to ensure that we reduce hunger in Nigeria to point zero. The government should make good policies and laws that will promote sustainable agricultural practices, and fund good agricultural projects. Entrepreneurs should produce food at a more affordable rate and make it widely available and accessible to Nigerians; the use of technology for large-scale farming may be helpful. Individuals should be educated on food and nutrient security. And all other factors responsible for food insecurity in Nigeria should be addressed.
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