Socio-Economic Drivers of Poverty and Food Insecurity: Nigeria a Case Study

Abstract

This narrative review paper considers the link between poverty and food security in urban and rural Nigeria, with emphasis on the economic (food availability & accessibility), social (people related factors) and environmental (effective resource use) implications. This study suggests that appropriate governance mechanisms must be put in place while developing strategies and policies to address problems of poverty and food insecurity in Nigeria.Improving infrastructure, mitigating the impact of continuing population growth, and uneven distribution of income, and identifying opportunities for education are important components to consider in developing food security policies and strategies for the Nigerian people.

Tractor acquisition and agricultural performance among Nigerian farmers: Evidence from Co-integration Modeling technique

“…The hub services agro-based industries are the second-largest source of foreign exchange revenue after the oil sector. However, scholars have stressed that for Nigerian farmers to reap these benefits, agriculture must be transformed from a subsistence venture to a profitable commercial enterprise; this is critical and will serve as a potent force that stimulates development and long-term economic growth [ [1] , [2] , [3] ]. Nigeria's diverse range of agroecological zones helps to produce different agricultural products.…”

“…With the agricultural sector's substantial contributions to gross domestic product (GDP) and its potential for employment generation, it is imperative to emphasise that adequate investment can boost growth and development in the long run. Infusing necessary financial resources into agriculture may also propel sectoral development and overall economic prosperity [ 2 , 13 ].…”

Income, education, and other poverty-related variables: A journey through Bayesian hierarchical models

“…Especially, when the COVID-19 pandemic occurred, deprived people were the ones who suffered the most in servery aspects including casualty [28] , [6] . To combat poverty issues, a government needs appropriate policies to solve them [29] , [30] . With the proper policies and sufficient resources, poverty can be alleviated effectively.…”