Federal finance and statistics / Central Bank of Nigeria

Addressing Food Insecurity in Nigeria: Lessons from Jurisdictional Experiences

The challenge of food security transcends national or regional boundaries, and indeed became a global concern in 2015 when the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were set. Goal 2 targets zero hunger by 2030, and that is, to end hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture. While the entire world is not in shortage of food, there are wide disparities in food sufficiency and food security across nations, regions and continents. Even within some | Keywords: Food insecurity, SDGs, Global Food Security Index