The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has committed $2.5 billion to its Nigeria Country Strategy Plans (CSP) for 2023-2027, aiming to eliminate hunger and improve nutrition nationwide. The plan focuses on strengthening institutional capacities, food technology, supply chain management, nutrition improvement, and emergency preparedness. The WFP emphasizes the importance of collaboration with stakeholders, including the Nigerian government, to achieve this ambitious goal.
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has allocated $2.5 billion in its 2023 to 2027 Nigeria Country Strategy Plans (CSP) to combat hunger and improve nutrition across the nation. Seriene Loum, the Head of Programme at WFP, announced this at a Co-creation workshop held in Abuja in collaboration with the National Social Investment Programme Agency (N-SIPA).
Representing the WFP Country Director, Loum emphasized that WFP's primary objective is to eradicate hunger globally, aligning with the Sustainable Development Goals of poverty reduction and zero hunger. Loum stated that WFP would actively engage with member nations, including Nigeria, to mobilize resources and ensure the successful implementation of its programs. The five-year WFP Nigeria CSP 2023 to 2027 includes a dedicated activity to strengthen institutional capacities and foster an enabling environment in line with Nigeria's national target of achieving zero hunger by 2030. The project prioritizes food technology, supply chain management fortification, nutrition improvement, and emergency preparedness responses. Loum highlighted that WFP interventions focus on emergency response, ensuring that no one goes to bed hungry. These life-saving activities aim to provide immediate food assistance to those in need. He acknowledged Nigeria's ambitious safety nets program, designed to lift hundreds of millions of its citizens out of poverty. According to the Cadre Harmonised (C result) of October 2024, approximately 25 million Nigerians are acutely food insecure, projected to rise to 33 million between June and August 2025. Loum stressed the importance of collaboration among all stakeholders, particularly WFP, with the federal government to achieve this ambitious goal. Badamasi Lawal, the Chief Executive Officer of N-SIPA, stated that the seminar aimed to leverage collective expertise and resources to create a meaningful impact on the lives of Nigerians. Represented by Uche Obi, the Director of Human Resources Management, Lawal commended WFP for its commitment to supporting Nigeria's efforts in addressing poverty, hunger, and malnutrition. He emphasized that the partnership exemplifies the strength of international cooperation and the shared vision of building a more equitable and prosperous society. Lawal highlighted that the National Social Investment Programme (NSIP), launched in 2016 and elevated to a full-fledged Agency in 2023, has made significant strides in tackling poverty, inequality, and social exclusion. Through various programs, including the National Home-Grown School Feeding Programme (NHGSFP), Conditional Cash Transfer Programme (NCTO), Government Enterprise and Empowerment Programme (GEEP), Grant for Vulnerable Groups (GVG), and N-Power, NSIP has reached millions of Nigerians, providing them with opportunities for economic empowerment, education, and improved well-being. Lawal expressed confidence that WFP's expertise in food security, nutrition, and emergency response would be invaluable in enhancing NSIP programs and achieving greater impact. He stated that the collaboration would enable both organizations to leverage their respective strengths, share knowledge, and develop innovative solutions to address the complex challenges facing Nigeria. Lawal acknowledged WFP's support in facilitating meaningful discussions and shaping the future of the partnership.
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