About 1.39 million hectares of farmland have been affected by flooding, which has further worsened food insecurity in Northeast Nigeria.
That is according to the Northeast Nigeria Head of Office, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations,
This years world food day celebration in Adamawa State commenced with a visit to farms and farmer field schools in Jabbi Lamba, Girei Local Government Area, to demonstrate FAO’s support for local farmers in improving agricultural practices and building resilience.
Some stakeholders spoke on the positive contribution of the nation’s
food security in line with President Tinubu’s agricultural policy.
Addressing a stakeholders meeting Daouda Doumbia says the recent flood in some states in the northeast has affected farmlands.
He emphasised that the region faces severe food insecurity challenges due to climate change.
He explains that From Sept. 16 to 30, approximately 3.82 million
hectares of land were flooded, affecting 1.39 million hectares of farmland.
The FAO official further stressed on the severity of malnutrition,
noting that about three million children under five in Nigeria are
stunted, reflecting inadequate access to essential nutrients.
The meeting concluded that flooding has impacted more than 50,000 people, causing significant damage to farmlands and infrastructure, which requires urgent and effective intervention.
