Two in 11 Nigerians face daily hunger – experts

Poor Nigerians

Non-state actors in the agricultural sector have disclosed that one in five Africans goes hungry each day, while two out of every eleven Nigerians lack adequate food.

The Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme, National Focal Person, Onijighogia Emmanuel, revealed this on Friday in Abuja, while moderating a workshop for non-state actors on the Maputo to Kampala Declaration.

The Kampala Declaration, adopted by African Union Heads of State in January 2025, sets out a 10-year plan (2026–2035) aimed at transforming Africa’s agrifood systems. It prioritises increased agricultural output, food and nutrition security, sustainability, and resilience across the continent.

While moderating the workshop, Emmanuel urged non-state actors to support the implementation of the declaration, stressing that government, farmers, and civil society organisations all have critical roles to play. Punch