Category: Food Security
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Nigerian Agric Minister Outlines New Strategies for Food Security and Renewed Hope Agenda
By Abdulkareem Haruna ABUJA, NIGERIA – In a recent press briefing, Nigeria’s Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, detailed the government’s ambitious plans to transform the country’s agricultural sector and enhance food security. The strategies are part of the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, aiming to uplift the agricultural…
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Nigeria’s Agric Minister Announces Long-Term Strategy for Food Security, Plans for First National Agriculture Summit
By Abdulkareem Haruna ABUJA, NIGERIA — In a wide-ranging press briefing on today, Honourable Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, laid out a comprehensive four-year plan for boosting Nigeria’s agriculture and food security sector. The initiative, a key part of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, aims to enhance agricultural productivity,…
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UNICEF’s Rapid Response Mechanism Aids 14,000 Malnourished Children in Borno State
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAFA, Borno State – In a remarkable demonstration of humanitarian aid, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has stepped forward to alleviate the suffering of 14,000 children battling acute malnutrition in Mafa, a local government area within Borno State. Nura Shehu, the Nutrition Assessment Officer for Borno and Yobe states, disclosed these…
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UN Seeks Partnership With Nigeria’s NEDC to Aid 2.2 Million Displaced Persons
By Abdulkareem Haruna The United Nations (UN) has committed to a partnership with the Borno State government and the North East Development Commission (NEDC) to address the needs of approximately 2.2 million internally displaced persons (IDPs) in the North East states of Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe, regions severely affected by Boko Haram. Robert Piper, the…
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Farmers in Maiduguri Express Concern Over Rainfall Shortage, Fear Poor Crop Yield
By (Guest Writer) Elizabeth Ameh MAIDUGURI, NIGERIA – Farmers in Maiduguri Metropolitan and Jere local government areas of Borno State are expressing concern over the shortage of rainfall they’re experiencing, fearing it will drastically affect their crop yield this year. August ordinarily brings heavy rainfall to this region, often referred to as “cat and dog…
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Mothers in Maiduguri Battle Crisis, Call for Government Help
Mothers in Maiduguri, Nigeria, struggle to provide for their families amid Boko Haram’s impact. They call for government aid as costs rise and education suffers
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As Governor Zulum Takes Urgent Steps to Alleviate Hunger Crisis in Remote Border Communities
By Abdulkareem Haruna Maiduguri, Borno State – In a swift response to the escalating cases of hunger in remote communities where internally displaced persons (IDPs) have returned, Governor Babagana Zulum embarked on a series of emergency visits to provide immediate relief. The governor’s actions came after reports emerged of desperate residents resorting to eating grass…
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Borno Farmers Seek Divine Intervention: As Clerics Convoke Prayer for Rain
By Abdulkareem Haruna Borno state’s clerics have organized a prayer for rain in response to a prolonged drought that has left local farmers anxious about their crops. The absence of rainfall for over four weeks during the planting season has raised concerns among subsistence farmers, who fear poor yields due to the scorching sun and…
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Farmers in Remote Locations of North East Nigeria Face Severe Access Limitations Amid ISWAP Ban
By Abdulkareem Haruna Marte, Borno State – Farmers, fishermen, and herders in the remote areas of North East Marte have been left stranded as the Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP) imposes a severe ban on all agricultural activities. The sweeping prohibition is a consequence of the group’s allegations of espionage for the Nigerian…
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From Seed to Table: Women Farmers in Borno Need More Than Just Courage
By Abdulkareem Haruna In Maiduguri, the capital city of Borno State, Nigeria, women make up the majority of farmers who risk their lives to cultivate crops in unsafe spaces. Despite their hard work and determination, these women lack access to vital resources such as tractors, agrochemicals, and fertilizers, which are necessary for successful farming. To…
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