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Nigeria’s food system fragile despite huge potential — FAO warns

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

The FAO warns that Nigeria’s food system is increasingly fragile, with conflict, climate shocks and economic pressures pushing households into vulnerability despite the country’s vast agricultural potential. The warning signals urgent need for stronger policies and support to protect food security for millions of Nigerians.

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has raised fresh concerns over the fragility of Nigeria’s food system, warning that conflict, climate shocks and economic pressures are increasingly exposing households to vulnerability, even as the country holds vast agricultural potential. The organization which was represented by Hussein Gadain, the Country Director, at the 2026 Vanguard Economic […] The post Nigeria’s food system fragile despite huge potential — FAO warns appeared first on Vanguard News.