Convergence of the Nigerian food and agricultural crisis on sustainable development

Abstract

Food and agricultural crisis as well as hunger are widespread and getting worse in Nigeria and sub-Saharan Africa. Sustainable development necessitates change in public policies, personal attitudes and behaviors. The issues related to agricultural and food crisis may be solved by reversal of negative policy trajectory. The social welfare needs of Nigeria are grossly inadequate, resulting in many people especially children, women and the aged knowing abject poverty, improper nutrition, housing, health and education including minimal love and care. We need long-term projections based on realistic estimates of future population growth and food production using latest agricultural technologies.