The Federal Government has collaborated with the Permanent Interstate Committee for Drought Control in the Sahel (CILSS) to improve food and nutrition safety in Nigeria.
This partnership intends to strengthen the country’s farming systems using modern tools, better seeds, and smarter policies that make food both safer and more available.
The Honourable Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Dr. Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, said the plan supports the government’s agricultural arm of the “Renewed Hope Agenda” which is aimed at boosting food production, improving affordability, and building long-term resilience in farming communities.
As part of the plan, Nigeria will promote climate-smart agriculture, expand the use of nutrient-rich crops like zinc-enriched rice, and support mechanised farming to tackle food shortages and reduce hunger-related illnesses.
CILSS, a regional body across West Africa, brings experience in monitoring nutrition and improving food systems in drought-affected regions.
Its Executive Secretary, Abdoulaye Mahamadou, noted that the organisation works with regional and global partners to help people access safer and healthier food.
“This collaboration is about building food systems that can withstand shocks and support healthy communities,” he said.
Officials say the goal is not just to grow more food but also to ensure that the food reaching homes is nutritious, affordable, and safe, especially for vulnerable populations.
