Most Nigerians are frightened by the prospect of empty food reserves. This situation explains the galloping food prices as farmers and traders, uncertain
about how to replenish their stock, create a scenario of scarcity. Elsewhere around the world, countries with similar problems are exploring new ways to develop national food systems or food reserves which can adequately guarantee food security for their citizens.
According to a 2021 Global Report on Food Crises , Nigeria is among six countries in Africa with worsening food crisis that is placing 13 million Nigerians at risk of falling into acute food insecurity. The GRFC is prepared by 16 leading global and regional organizations belonging to the Global Network against Food Crises.
There are 33 silos across the country with a total capacity of 1.3million metric tons of grains. But unfortunately, they are either empty today or have been put into other uses. The government, at all levels, must rise up to its primary responsibility of ensuring the welfare and security of the citizens, food security inclusive.
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