In a region projected to take some of the hardest hits from climate change and economic instability, fresh interventions in Nigeria’s agace are providing renewed hope for the battle against food insecurity.
Two major developments: one driven by private sector innovation and another powered by philanthropy, are helping Nigeria’s food security conversation find real traction, especially in communities where hunger has become an everyday struggle.
In Lagos, FACCO West Africa, a leading force in agricultural solutions, announced a strategic partnership with Afrimash, a fast-rising agri-digital marketplace. The collaboration aims to breathe new life into Nigeria’s poultry and livestock industries by connecting over 30,000 farmers to a network of trusted suppliers.
“This partnership reinforces our commitment to supporting the agricultural value chain in Nigeria,” said Femi Adelayo, Managing Director of FACCO West Africa.
He noted that bridging the access gap to quality farming inputs, ranging from day-old chicks to modern feeding systems, will empower farmers to increase productivity and make smarter, data-driven decisions.
FACCO’s wide range of offerings, from cage farming systems and pig pens to intelligent feeding technologies, grain silos, and dryers, is aimed at tackling inefficiencies and boosting yields, critical elements in Nigeria’s push toward self-sufficiency.
But innovation isn’t the only thing making headlines.
Up north, philanthropy is making a big impact, thanks to the unwavering commitment of the Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF). For the second year running, the Foundation has committed over N31 billion to its Annual Food Intervention Programme—N15 billion in 2024 and N16 billion in 2025.
At a recent event in Damaturu, Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State flagged off the distribution of 30,000 bags of 10kg rice to vulnerable residents. Speaking to a crowd of hopeful beneficiaries, he praised the Foundation’s consistency and reach.
“The ADF’s initiative continues to complement government efforts and has become a lifeline for many families,” Buni said. “This programme isn’t just about feeding the hungry, it’s about restoring dignity and reinforcing our long-term food security goals.”
Together, these efforts; one technological, the other humanitarian—signal a growing recognition that fighting food insecurity in Nigeria will require all hands on deck.
