Experts emphasised that national security is closely tied to achieving food security

Experts in Nigeria are emphasizing that national security is closely tied to achieving food security, pointing out that the country’s stability and economic health are deeply linked to its ability to feed its population. Without reliable access to affordable, nutritious food, citizens are more vulnerable to poverty, malnutrition, and the social unrest that can arise from these challenges. The experts argue that food insecurity exacerbates insecurity by fueling conflicts over scarce resources, increasing crime rates, and creating conditions for insurgency, particularly in rural and agriculturally dependent communities. Issues like banditry,…