The United Nations predicts that 64% of Nigeria’s population (approximately 82 million people) may face hunger by 2030 due to climate change, pest infestations, and other threats to agricultural productivity.
Nigeria’s food inflation rate hit a record high of 40.66% in May 2024, with food prices surging to their highest level since 1996.
The country’s agricultural sector faces challenges such as irregular rainfall patterns, lack of irrigation, and limited adaptive capacity among smallholder farmers, according to agricultural economist Tobi Awolope.
Farmers and experts urge the government to take action to prevent a food crisis, including supporting irrigation farming systems, providing subsidies, and promoting mechanized farming for youth.
