WFP warns hunger in northern Nigeria at highest levels

WFP’s report of looming severe hunger in northern Nigeria raises concern

The United Nations agency, the World Food Programme, WFP, last week raised the alarm over an imminent food crisis in northern Nigeria if the government does not make a concerted effort to control the situation. It warned that the escalating conflict and dwindling humanitarian funding were pushing northern Nigeria into its worst hunger crisis in [] WFP’s report of looming severe hunger in northern Nigeria raises concern

Nigeria: Hunger in Northern Nigeria Reaches Worst Levels in Nearly a Decade, WFP Says

[RFI] More than 17 million people across nine conflict-hit states in northern Nigeria face severe hunger, the UN's food agency (WFP) has said, warning that violence and funding cuts are driving food insecurity to its worst level in nearly a decade. Stripped of their livelihoods, some people are fleeing across the border into neighbouring Benin.

Nigeria Hunger Crisis: 17 Million Face Severe Hunger Amid 15-Year Insurgency

MAIDUGURI, Nigeria – A severe hunger crisis is gripping Northern Nigeria, where 17 million people are now facing acute food insecurity due to a 15-year insurgency, the World Food Programme (WFP) warned on Thursday. The conflict-hit northern regions have been plagued by insurgent groups that routinely raid villages, religious facilities, schools, and other learning institutions. []

FCT Minister Seeks Greater Investment in Nutrition

The Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Dr Mariya Mahmoud, has emphasised the vital role of dietetics and nutrition in strengthening Nigeria’s health security, improving human capital development, and tackling the country’s growing burden of malnutrition and diet-related diseases. Mahmoud stated this while delivering her address at the 17th Scientific Conference and [] The post FCT Minister Seeks Greater Investment in Nutrition appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.

Gov. Namadi launches North West Food Bank, pledges support for vulnerable families

Governor Malam Umar Namadi of Jigawa State has reaffirmed the commitment of the North West governors to advancing food security and improving nutrition for vulnerable households through sustained collaboration and community based interventions. The governor made the pledge during the official launch of the National Community Food Bank Programme for the North West Zone in [] The post Gov. Namadi launches North West Food Bank, pledges support for vulnerable families appeared first on Muslim News Nigeria.