The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations has disclosed that over four million Nigerians go hungry and suffer from malnutrition.
FAO blamed this on the challenges associated with conflict, pests and diseases, natural disasters, loss of biodiversity, habitat destruction, poor economy and devastating effects of COVID-19.
FAO Representative in Nigeria and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Fred Kafeero made this known on Friday in Abuja during a briefing to mark the 2021 World Food Day celebration with the theme: ‘Our actions are our future: Better production, better nutrition, a better environment and a better life.’
Kafeero said the functioning food systems would not only assure enough and quality food, but environmental sustainability which is key for the development of the present and future generations.
According to him, there are also other essential elements such as better data, governance and institutions that need to be added to the equation.
According to him, functioning food systems would not only bring about enough and quality food for people but also lead to environmental sustainability which is key for the development of the present and future generations.
“Everyone of us has a role to play in ending hunger by changing the way we produce food, adding value to our food products and making food choices that will improve our health and reduce waste and loss of food.
“Our approach can only be effective if it’s rooted in working together with governments and key partners as they forge their own national pathways towards transformation in line with their specific conditions and needs,” he said.
