A recent report by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has revealed that approximately 30.6 million Nigerians are risk of severe food and nutrition crisis between June and August of 2025.
This alarming projection is based on an analysis of data from 26 states and the Federal Capital Territory. The report highlights that Adamawa, Borno, and Yobe would be grossly affected, with 1.2 million, 1.7 million, and 1.4 million people, respectively at risk of the food crisis and insecurity during the critical season.
The key drivers of this crisis include insecurity, insurgency, kidnapping, and banditry, which have severely affected households’ livelihoods and reduced their ability to cope with shocks.
Additionally, high food prices, reduced availability, and insufficient access to clean water have been identified as primary challenges. These factors have combined to worsen the food insecurity situation in Nigeria.
According to Kouacou Dominique Koffy, FAO’s country representative, Nigeria has faced unprecedented times, with multiple shocks affecting livelihoods and food security. He stressed the need for urgent action to combat the crisis.
He noted that the FAO conducts this analysis twice a year depending on the level and severity of food insecurity. According to the organization, the primary aim of the analysis is to document populations and areas at risk of food and nutrition insecurity.
Koffy noted that the findings of the report has vital implications for policy makers, humanitarian organizations and stakeholders fighting the complex issue of food insecurity in Nigeria.
The report also highlighted the need for increased support and resources to address the root causes of food insecurity in Nigeria. He stated that by working together, stakeholders can help to alleviate the suffering of millions of Nigerians and promote sustainable food security.
He said “We have faced unprecedented times in the country and region, with multiple shocks affecting livelihoods and food security,”
“Early last year, FAO supported the expansion of CH processes to the 10 remaining states through state sensitization and training of State CH analysts in all the 10 states. At least 100 analysts from relevant state MDAs and other CH stakeholder agencies were trained in readiness for contribution to analysis in these states,”
He expressed concern that some states were left out of the analysis as a result of limited resources. He further urged all stakeholders including state governments to join forces to support data collection to ensure a comprehensive analysis of the entire country by October this year.
Source: https://businessday.ng/agriculture/article/30-6m-nigerians-at-risk-of-acute-food-insecurity-by-q3-2025-fao/
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