The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has allocated $2.5 billion to support Nigeria’s efforts to achieve zero hunger by 2030. This commitment is part of WFP’s 2023-2027 Nigeria Country Strategy Plans (CSP), which aims to address hunger and malnutrition in the country.
The WFP will work closely with the Nigerian government and other stakeholders to mobilise resources and implement programmes that address hunger and malnutrition. Seriene Loum, WFP’s Head of Programme, emphasised the organisation’s strategic goal of ensuring a world without hunger.
To achieve this goal, the WFP’s CSP will focus on several key areas, including:
– Strengthening institutional capacities
– Enhancing the enabling environment
– Improving nutrition
– Emergency preparedness and response
The plan shows signs of success, as the Nigeria’s National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA) has welcomed WFP’s commitment. Badamasi Lawal, NSIPA’s CEO, praised the partnership, saying, “This collaboration demonstrates the power of international cooperation and our shared vision of creating a more equitable and prosperous society.”
The partnership aims to leverage collective expertise and resources to make a meaningful impact on the lives of Nigerians. With WFP’s support, the Nigerian government is poised to make significant strides in addressing poverty, hunger, and malnutrition.
