The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has committed $2.5 billion to its 2023-2027 Nigeria Country Strategy Plan (CSP), a five-year initiative designed to eradicate hunger and improve nutrition across the country.
The announcement was made during a co-creation workshop in Abuja, organized in collaboration with the National Social Investment Programme Agency (N-SIPA). The initiative aligns with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 1 and 2, which focus on eliminating poverty and hunger.
Key Focus Areas
According to Mr. Seriene Loum, Head of Programme at WFP Nigeria, the strategy is built on five pillars aimed at enhancing food security, improving nutrition, and strengthening emergency response efforts. The plan includes:
Food technology innovations to improve food availability
Supply chain fortification for efficient food distribution
Emergency preparedness to respond swiftly to crises
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"Our goal is to ensure that no one goes to bed hungry," Loum stated.
Nigeria's Growing Food Crisis
Nigeria is home to one of Africa's largest social safety net programs, making it a key partner for WFP in addressing food insecurity. Recent reports indicate that 25 million Nigerians are currently experiencing acute food insecurity, with projections suggesting the number could rise to 33 million by mid-2025.
Given these alarming figures, WFP and the Nigerian government are working closely to mobilize resources and scale up interventions to prevent further deterioration of the crisis.
This massive investment signals a major push towards food security, poverty alleviation, and resilience-building, ensuring that millions of Nigerians have access to adequate nutrition over the next five years.
