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Partnership to Enhance Food Security and Livelihood in Borno

Strategic Insights

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The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, recently expressed satisfaction with the World Food Programme's (WFP) food intervention progress in Borno. This positive assessment came as the WFP, in collaboration with the Borno government and the Federal Government, launched an Agricultural Empowerment and Food Security scheme for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Konduga and Ngala Local Government Areas. The scheme's primary goal is to support IDPs, returnees, and host communities through all-year-round farming, ensuring they can grow and earn from food production.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Agricultural Empowerment and Food Security scheme is a joint effort of the WFP, Borno government, and the Federal Government to support IDPs, returnees, and host communities through all-year-round farming.
  • The scheme aims to reduce dependency on imported food supplements by promoting local production of nutritious food for vulnerable populations.
  • The initiative has already shown positive results, with beneficiaries experiencing improved food security and livelihoods, enabling them to farm for both food and income.
  • The Federal Government is planning to scale up investments in this direction, partnering with the WFP and Borno government to support future interventions.
  • The scheme is reducing malnutrition by distributing locally produced food supplements to mothers and caregivers in rural communities.
  • Prior to the scheme, the government spent billions of naira on imported food supplements for children.
  • David Stevenson, WFP Country Director, pledged continued WFP support for both state and federal governments to sustain and expand the scheme in conflict-affected communities.
  • Speaking for the beneficiaries, Muhammad Kabir and Bintu Maigari thanked the state, federal, and international partners for supporting year-round farming activities.

Statistics:

  • The scheme has already seen people in Konduga and Ngala embracing the Federal Government's renewed initiatives to improve food security and livelihood (exact number not specified).
  • The initiative has reduced malnutrition by distributing locally produced food supplements to mothers and caregivers in rural communities (exact numbers not specified).
  • The government spent billions of naira on imported food supplements for children prior to the scheme.
  • The Federal Government plans to scale up investments in this direction, partnering with the WFP and Borno government to support future interventions.

Sources:

  • Voice of Nigeria, "Minister express satisfaction with WFP's food intervention in Borno" (01 July 2025)
  • No other sources cited in the provided text.

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