Population and basic food production dynamics in nigeria, 19612011. The fifth part is on the imperative of food security in nigeria s nascent democracy. Pressing challenges to food security in nigeria and ways. Nigeria launches plan to end hunger by 2030 nigeria. There are more methods that overlap in many principles that are sustainable in the longrun and may.
The csis africa program, in conjunction with the global food security project, will examine nigerias evolving agricultural landscape, identifying the major obstacles to growth and productivity, the challenges that small holder farmers confront, and the drivers of food insecurity, particularly in parts of the countrys northern states. First, it is to evaluate nigerias food security situation and second it is to explore food security and diplomacy most especially in a democratic dispensation. Jul 09, 2019 this book will be of great interest to students and scholars of african development, agriculture, food security, land use and environmental management, as well as sustainable development more generally, in addition to policymakers and practitioners working in these areas. Food security agriculture is the single largest employer in the world, providing livelihoods for 40 per cent of todays global population. Evergreen agriculture is defined as the integration of particular tree species into annual food crop systems. Federal republic of nigeria implementation of the sdgs. Against these backdrops, this paper opines that if the looming food crisis is to be averted, then stakeholders at all levels should, as a matter of urgency, embark on the formulation and implementation of a comprehensive and sustainable food security policy aimed at fostering food availability, food accessibility and food adequacy for all. Sustainable agriculture and food security in africa. The term food security first emerged in the mid1970s, at the world food conference 1974.
A household is considered food secure when it occupants do not live in hunger or fear of starvation fao 2001. Zero hunger united nations sustainable development. Strategies for achieving food security in nigeria going by its definition, food security however will not be achieved by simply increasing the production of food. Agricultural modernization, the environment and sustainable production in. As a biochemist, working on food safety and food security, i am deeply worried about the current and future availability and affordability of food in the world, especially in nigeria and the developing world. This paper outlines a framework for analysing sustainable livelihoods, defined here in relation to five key indicators.
Multifunctional land uses in africa sustainable food. The challenges of food security in nigeria article pdf available in open access library journal 0412. The challenges of food security and implementation of solutions and initiatives. Given this challenges, this paper examines the implications of climate change on food security in nigeria. Achieving sustainable development and promoting development cooperation dialogues at the ecosoc iii desa the department of economic and social affairs of the united nations. A central theme to guaranteeing smallscale fisheries contribution to sustainable food and nutritional security in nigeria is addressing postharvest losses phl. Albert einstein by professor chinedum nwajiuba introduction nigeria has the ambition of diversifying her economy from crude petroleum dependency. Pdf deforestation, food security and environmental. A sustainable food system sfs is a food system that delivers food security and nutrition for all in such a way that the. Department of social work, university of nigeria, nsukka abstract agriculture has remained an important aspect of any economy. Food and nutrition security and sustainability transitions in.
Achieving a sustainable economic development in nigeria and. Global food security strategy gfss nigeria country plan, august. English news and press release on nigeria about agriculture. Boon economic growth continues to be sluggish or negative, impacting heavily on the welfare of the people, especially the rural population. For him, this volunteering assignment in yola, adamawa state, is an opportunity to use his expertise and professional skills to improve the living conditions of internally displaced people, especially providing sustainable food security and economic growth. This shift to urban centres will become even more pronounced. Gaertn originated in the highlands of uganda and ethiopia in east africa anan, 1996. To the economic commission for africa 2009 food security involves not only food availability through storage, and trade but also more importantly food access through domestic or home production. A sustainable process for the synergy between petroleum and biofuels industries in nigeria. Considerable fish loss occurs between production and consumption. Eradication of poverty and promoting prosperity in a changing world. Toward sustainable food security in imo state of nigeria. Available data suggest that more than 700 million people in the developing world lack the food.
Resolution of the determining factors which generate. Achieving sustainable development and promoting development. It is the largest source of income and jobs for poor. Addressing future problems of food and nutrition security a double goal. This paper explores the relationships among these three. Many countries that used to suffer from famine and hunger can now meet the nutritional needs of their most vulnerable people. Pdf achieving sustainable food security in nigeria. It is the contentions of the fao, 2010 that for a country to have sustainable food security, food supplies must keep pace with increase. Among the most enduring and damaging impacts of nigeria s oil and gas resource curse has been the long, steady decline of the countrys agricultural sector. He noted that for us in nigeria, food security is both a national objective and a challenge. Pdf renewable energy and sustainable food security in.
Addressing future problems of food and nutrition securitya double goal. Sustainable food security is an access by all people at all times to enough food. Towards good governance and sustainable food security in. Sustainable intensification in african agriculture jules pretty1, camilla toulmin2 and stella williams3 1 university of essex, wivenhoe park, colchester, essex, co4 3sq, uk 2 international institute for environment and development iied, 3 endsleigh street, london wc1h 0dd 3 iju isaga, agege, lagos state, nigeria. In a bid to enhance food security the federal ministry of agriculture, now federal ministry of agriculture and rural development introduced national food security programme which vision is the sustainable access, availability and affordability of quality food to all nigerians and for the country to become a net exporter of food. The paper discussed the concept of food security, various ways, policies and strategies to be embarked upon by the government for sustainable agricultural development to ensure adequate food security. The forest region of nigeria especially the southwestern agrarian, and other nonfarming communities have witnessed ruthless deforestation either for urbanization or other consumerist purposes, since the past few decades. Food security means access by all people at all times to enough food for an active and healthy life. Abstract food security has become a contemporary development issue in view of the role it plays in transforming peoples livelihood, promoting good health and mitigating endemic poverty. Introduction sustainable food security is an access by all people at all. Assessment of barriers to food security in northeastern nigeria.
Even when food is sufficiently available, a poor hungry man will remain food insecure as long as he cannot afford to buy it 3. First, it is to evaluate nigeria s food security situation and second it is to explore food security and diplomacy most especially in a democratic dispensation. The chapter used secondary data obtained from the world bank website, national bureau of statistics nbs and other sources. Situations of this type create significant slowing in economic and social development with disastrous consequences for the population, especially the poorest one. The sustainable development goal to end hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture sdg2 recognizes the inter linkages among supporting sustainable agriculture, empowering small farmers, promoting gender equality, ending rural poverty, ensuring healthy lifestyles. Sep 14, 2017 food security in nigeria and the world by 2050 ii despite the support from international organisations to drastically reduce food losses and wastage in developing countries, local solutions in affected communities could make a huge difference. Department of public administration and local government, university of nigeria, nsukka uche, okala a. However, there is more to food security than producing more food. Journal of sustainable development in africa, 15, 110. Elite theory is the theoretical framework for the study. Food and nutrition security and sustainability transitions. Published by fao representation in nigeria november 2016. The implications of climate change on food security in nigeria. At current food production growth rates, nigeria remains unable to feed its population.
Fsdecl i page 1 declaration of the abuja food security summit we the heads of state and government of the african union assembled in abuja, nigeria, on the 7th day of december 2006. The paper shows that there is a shortfall in domestically produced food. Using descriptive statistics, this study is an attempt to evaluate food security situation in nigeria from 1991 to 2015. Federal republic of nigeria implementation of the sdgs a. Food security is not simply having sufficient and adequate quantities of our various staple foodstuffs but it also entails access to the entire citizenry to these food items at affordable prices. It is an important minor cereal crop extensively cultivated in wide geographical zone of the world, ranging from tropical and subtropical regions of africa and india. Timmer 1995 also emphasized the importance of indirect nonmarket linkages that improves the quality of the major production factors labor and capital. As a response to this disconnect, the high level panel of experts on food security and nutrition, in its note on critical and emerging issues, called for an integration of food security and nutrition and sustainable food system approaches hlpe, 2014b. While the seventh part also explores the nexus between food security and diplomacy in contemporary states gamut of interactions. Conceptual clarification the concept of energy security. Challenges and enhancement of youth participation in agricultural education for sustainable food security haruna o.
Smallscale fisheries in the context of traditional post. During the conference food security was defined in terms of supply of food. A manual for agricultural development of imo state, conceived, organised and driven by all farmers association afan imo state and edited and presented by m a c odu. Nigeria is also the biggest oil exporter in africa, with the continents largest natural gas reserves. Section five is way forward for achieving food security and conclusion.
One of the goals of nigeria s agricultural development policy is to ensure that the nation produces enough food and less dependent on importation so as to ensure adequate and affordable food for all. Broadly three perspectives are emerging, defined here as. Achieving food security is central to a reduction in starvation and hunger as well as attainment of the sustainable development goals sdgs. He observes that agriculture indirectly contributes to economic growth via its provision of better. End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture in the past 20 years, hunger has dropped by almost half. The state of food security and nutrition in the world 2019. Nigerias food security challenges will grow with its population. Sustainable farming system doesnt have to be only organic agriculture. Challenges and enhancement of youth participation in. Summit on food security in africa december 47, 2006 abuja. There is now an urgent need for research that can provide broader perspectives and allow of crosssite comparisons of the contributions of forests and treebased agricultural systems to food security, livelihoods, healthy diets and nutrition. Nigeria and fao partnering for sustainable development and food security and nutrition since the establishment of the fao representation in nigeria, the organization has provided unabated support to the country in the formulation and implementation of policies, strategies, programmes and projects in food, agriculture and natural resources.
Nigeria s urban population has outstripped the rural population. Despite the support from international organisations to drastically reduce food losses and wastage in developing countries, local solutions in affected communities could make a huge difference. Oct 24, 2018 as a response to this disconnect, the high level panel of experts on food security and nutrition, in its note on critical and emerging issues, called for an integration of food security and nutrition and sustainable food system approaches hlpe, 2014b. Constant increases in food prices have also deprived many households of threesquare meals per day. Sustainable rural livelihoods a framework for analysis ids working paper 72 ian scoones summary the concept of sustainable livelihoods is increasingly important in the development debate. Pdf food security and sustainable agricultural development. Nigeria s oil wealth has helped it maintain relatively steady economic growth despite recent global financial downturns. Abudullahi 2008 defined sustainable food security as when people have physical and economic access to sufficient food to meet their dietary needs for a. Analysis of factors affecting food security in rural 56 able to obtain adequate food needed at all times and to be able to utilize the food to meet the bodys needs. It is our take that with policy consistency especially in implementation, nigeria could meet it food needs and export excess.
Achieving food system sustainability is a global priority but there are different views on how it might be achieved. While the entire range of thematic areas identified for action and followup in section v of the outcome document of the 2012 united nations conference on sustainable. Achieving sustainable food security in nigeria covenant. Research and transfer centre sustainable development and climate change management. This study therefore examined land acquisition and use in nigeria within the context of food and livelihood security. To achieve sustainable food security in nigeria, the paper recommends an improvement in environmental management in other to increase agricultural productivity. Agricultural dynamics and food security trends in nigeria leiden. Sustainable food systems food and agriculture organization. Strategies for growth, employment, and food security. Pdf on jul 2, 20, aminu lawal and others published renewable energy and sustainable food security in nigeria find, read and cite all the research you need on researchgate. The world bank defined it as a condition where everyone has access to sufficient food to live a healthy and productive life. Drawing on available literature, this article presents an overview of the challenges facing sustainable food production in subsaharan africa.
Land acquisition and use remain a critical issue of great policy relevance in developing countries such as nigeria. Pdf renewable energy and sustainable food security in nigeria. Report of simulationbased scenario analysis of sdgs attainment using the integrated sustainable development goals model for nigeria. The paper examines how climate change constitutes a threat to food security as it impacts on natural systems and resourc. The above quotation by nigerias renowned agricultural economist epitomizes the central argument of this paper that nigerias food situation is. Food security exists when all people, at all times, have physical, social and economic access to. Expressing our appreciation to his excellency, chief olusegun obasanjo, president of the federal republic of nigeria, the government and people of nigeria. Pdf on jun 7, 2018, ukoima hudson nkalo and others published achieving sustainable food security in nigeria. Concept of food security food security refers to the availability of food and ones access to it. This work and the related pdf file are licensed under a creative commons attribution 4. African food security briefs afsb estimated that approximately one out of every three persons in the subsaharan africa is undernourished 5. Agricultural production and economic growth in nigeria. The studys methodology is the critical mode of research.
Pdf food security is the ability to provide enough food to the entire population of a particular state or country at all times. Achieving sustainable development and promoting development cooperation dialogues at the ecosoc iii desa the department of economic and social affairs of the united nations secretariat is. While climate change is likely to affect food security and. Federal republic of nigeria agriculture sector food security and nutrition strategy. Climate change, food security, and livelihoods in sub. Department of social work, university of nigeria, nsukka abstract. Agriculture and food security in nigeria center for.
The sixth part dwells on science, technology and food security. Food security has been conceptualized in different but complementary ways. Nigeria s food security challenges will grow with its population. Nigeria food security and vulnerability survey 2016 report. Towards achieving food security in nigeria global journal of. Food security and nutrition and sustainable agriculture. Somewhat different perspectives on this issue are provided by research in the. Food security and nutrition center for international. There is a continued need for food security information of households, both for famine early warning purposes and to be.
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