From Hunger to Human Right: Nigeria's Groundbreaking Journey to Food Security

Introduction

Welcome to the Right to Food Blog, your destination for insights on implementing Nigeria's Right to Food Act, 2023. This Act mandates the government to ensure food security as a constitutional right. Our blog offers easy-to-understand articles breaking down complex topics, sharing success and failure stories, and providing expert insights to inspire meaningful conversations about food security.

We invite you to engage with us by sharing your thoughts and feedback. Together, we can build a community passionate about the human right to food.

Background

The Farm and Infrastructure Foundation (FIF) believes food security requires first recognizing the right to food as a constitutional right in Nigeria. Established in 1999/2000, FIF has been a leader in policy advocacy for food security. Their National Campaign on Right to Food, launched in 2007/2008, has been pivotal in this effort. Despite challenges, the Right to Food and Food Security Act was finally passed in March 2023.

The Charge

This blog aims to collaborate with professionals to ensure the successful implementation of the new Act, especially in light of the declared 'State of Emergency' on food security. We seek to illuminate the complexities of the right to food, aligning with the UN's Zero Hunger goal. How can we contribute to this effort? We look forward to your input.