Food Security Crisis: Why Nigeria Struggles to Feed Its Citizens Despite Adequate Production

Story: written by Okafor joseph September 15,2025
Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation, continues to face a paradox in its food supply chain: the country produces a significant volume of agricultural goods, yet millions of citizens remain food insecure.

Experts argue that the problem is not with production alone but with structural weaknesses in storage, processing, and distribution. Large quantities of grains, fruits, and vegetables are lost every year due to poor preservation facilities and inadequate transport networks.

Rising inflation and the high cost of inputs have further worsened the situation, leaving many families unable to afford the food that is available in the markets.

Agricultural analysts insist that until Nigeria fixes its supply chain bottlenecks, invests in modern storage infrastructure, and supports farmers with access to credit, the cycle of plenty without affordability will persist.

The crisis highlights a troubling reality: food is being produced in abundance, but systemic failures prevent it from reaching the tables of ordinary Nigerians.