Nigeria at Food Security Crossroads as Climate Crisis, Waste Reshape Future of Agriculture

Nigeria faces a critical choice over its food system as climate change, insecurity, food waste, and import dependence threaten food security. A presentation on the country's food system warned that the challenge extends beyond production levels. Prof. Adeoluwa Olugbenga disclosed that Nigeria spent about ₦1.18 trillion on food imports, while approximately 40 per cent of locally produced food is wasted. The figures highlight a contradiction in the food system.

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