25 million Nigerians will face a food crisis by August 2023 – FAO
About 25.3 million people will face food insecurity in Nigeria between June and August 2023, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
The FAO in a statement warned that if measures are not taken to avert the crisis, 4.4 million people in Borno, Adamawa and Yobe states will be affected.
The United Nations food agency, in its October 2022 food and nutrition analysis, said that around 17 million people in the country were already facing a food crisis.
These include IDPs and returnees in 26 states, including the Federal Capital Territory. The report says 3 million of them live in Borno, Adamawa and Yobe states.
Support for farmers in affected statesIn order to help the victims, the Norwegian government has renewed its financial cooperation with the FAO.
The funds are intended to help the most vulnerable populations in the states of Borno, Adamawa, Yobe and Taraba.
The three-year intervention will benefit 43,990 households (about 307,930 people), of which at least 45% are women as direct beneficiaries who will receive agricultural inputs, livestock, energy-saving stoves and corre.
READ ALSO: AfDB Board Approves $1.5 Billion Facility to Avert Food Crisis in AfricaNorway's Ambassador to Nigeria, Knut Eiliv Lein, said his country remains committed to supporting efforts to restore conflict-affected livelihoods in northeast Nigeria.
"This project we are signing here today is part of Norway's broader support to Nigeria in general, including humanitarian efforts specifically targeting those in need in the North East region," said Mr. Lein.
"We have partnered with many organizations to address multiple issues, including health, food security, democracy, gender equality, and more."
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About 25.3 million people will face food insecurity in Nigeria between June and August 2023, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
The FAO in a statement warned that if measures are not taken to avert the crisis, 4.4 million people in Borno, Adamawa and Yobe states will be affected.
The United Nations food agency, in its October 2022 food and nutrition analysis, said that around 17 million people in the country were already facing a food crisis.
These include IDPs and returnees in 26 states, including the Federal Capital Territory. The report says 3 million of them live in Borno, Adamawa and Yobe states.
Support for farmers in affected statesIn order to help the victims, the Norwegian government has renewed its financial cooperation with the FAO.
The funds are intended to help the most vulnerable populations in the states of Borno, Adamawa, Yobe and Taraba.
The three-year intervention will benefit 43,990 households (about 307,930 people), of which at least 45% are women as direct beneficiaries who will receive agricultural inputs, livestock, energy-saving stoves and corre.
READ ALSO: AfDB Board Approves $1.5 Billion Facility to Avert Food Crisis in AfricaNorway's Ambassador to Nigeria, Knut Eiliv Lein, said his country remains committed to supporting efforts to restore conflict-affected livelihoods in northeast Nigeria.
"This project we are signing here today is part of Norway's broader support to Nigeria in general, including humanitarian efforts specifically targeting those in need in the North East region," said Mr. Lein.
"We have partnered with many organizations to address multiple issues, including health, food security, democracy, gender equality, and more."
Support the integrity and credibility journalism of PREMIUM TIMES Good journalism costs a lot of money. Yet only good journalism can guarantee the possibility of a good society, an accountable democracy and a transparent government. For free and continued access to the best investigative journalism in the country, we ask that you consider providing modest support to this noble endeavour. By contributing to PREMIUM TIMES, you help sustain relevant journalism and keep it free and accessible to everyone.Donate
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