FG, FAO Begin Nationwide Consultations On Food Crisis Plan

The Federal Government and the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) have begun consultations throughout Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones to develop a nationwide plan to forestall and handle meals and diet crises.

The consultations commenced in Maiduguri, Borno State.

Representatives of the six North-East states, federal establishments, safety businesses and growth companions participated within the train.

The initiative, coordinated by the Presidential Food Systems Coordinating Unit (PFSCU) in collaboration with FAO, is predicted to supply the National Food and Nutrition Crisis Preparedness Plan (NFNCPP), which is able to strengthen early warning techniques, threat administration and coordinated responses to rising meals safety threats.

The plan will tackle dangers related to local weather shocks, insecurity, manufacturing constraints, market disruptions, financial pressures and disruptions to regional and world provide chains.

The consultations will deal with bettering info sharing and coordination amongst federal, state and native governments, in addition to worldwide companions, to allow authorities to determine threats early and reply earlier than they grow to be full-scale crises.

Welcoming contributors, Borno State Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Engr. Bawu Musami, mentioned “Borno has built real experience in supporting farmers and communities through difficult seasons, and we are proud to host the first of these consultations. Every State brings knowledge and systems that can strengthen the whole country. When we share information, identify risks early and act together, we can reduce their impact, support farmers sooner and protect livelihoods more effectively.”

The FAO Representative in Nigeria and to ECOWAS, Dr. Hussein Gadian, mentioned the nation wanted to strengthen preventive measures in response to recurring local weather shocks, financial pressures and safety challenges.

“Recurrent climate shocks, economic pressures, and security challenges mean we can no longer afford to rely on reactive responses to food crises. Bringing State and Federal actors together through these zonal consultations is enabling local insights and field data to directly shape Nigeria’s crisis preparedness framework. FAO remains committed to supporting the Government of Nigeria in turning early warnings into anticipatory action that safeguard vulnerable farming communities before crises escalate into emergencies,” mentioned Gadian.

The consultations will proceed throughout the remaining 5 geopolitical zones in October to develop a nationwide preparedness plan that displays the wants and priorities of all states.