The organisation disclosed this in its 2024 Cadre Harmonise report, published in collaboration with development partners, including GIZ.
The report highlighted the significant surge in food commodity prices, caused by the removal of fuel subsidies and ongoing security challenges, which have further endangered millions of Nigerians.
During a joint review meeting on the Implementation of Food Systems in Nigeria, stakeholders advocated for a multi-sectoral collaborative approach to address the deepening food insecurity crisis. They emphasised that Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and the private sector must play a pivotal role in complementing the government’s nutrition efforts.
The partners also pledged their unwavering support to transform Nigeria’s food system. Dr. Emeka Obi, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, opened the meeting, stating that the objective was to review the status of implementation and allow Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to present updates on activities related to food transformation pathways in Nigeria.
In a statement by Julie Osagie-Jacobs, Director of Press and Public Relations in the Ministry, the Permanent Secretary expressed gratitude for the support of development partners, especially GIZ, for their commitment to advancing Nigeria’s food system. He noted that their collective efforts would continually lead to innovative solutions that strengthen the food systems.
Dr. Sanjo Faniran, National Convenor of Food Systems in Nigeria and Director of Social Development in the Ministry, also commended the stakeholders for their dedication to progressing the food system.
He added that the review meeting aimed to identify gaps, successes, and challenges, offer recommendations, and conduct peer reviews among MDAs. A total of 24 MDAs attended the review meeting.
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