How Conflict, Banditry, and Insurgency are Stifling Agricultural Production
The food crisis in Nigeria is deepening as relentless conflict, banditry, and insurgency force millions of farmers off their lands. Join Anchor Elizabeth Musa as she sits down with Adetola Onyiyelu, Project Manager for Sustainable Agriculture at the British American Tobacco Nigeria Foundation, to uncover the hidden truths behind Nigeria’s escalating food insecurity.
Adetola sheds light on the devastating impact on agricultural productivity, the ripple effects on urban food markets, and what practical solutions can foster resilience among Nigerian farmers. He reveals how a lack of security, especially in food-producing regions like Benue, Niger, and Taraba, is driving widespread displacement, crippling food supply chains, and exacerbating poverty.
Learn about innovative approaches and critical government interventions needed to safeguard Nigeria’s agricultural sector and ensure a food-secure future.
What you’ll discover in this video:
The alarming scale of farmer displacement due to conflict and banditry.
How insecurity directly drives food inflation and poverty across Nigeria.
Practical sustainable agriculture solutions by the British American Tobacco Nigeria Foundation.
The urgent need for government action and private sector collaboration to boost food security.
The critical role of border control and resource management in mitigating agricultural threats.
Don’t miss this crucial conversation on securing Nigeria’s food supply!
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