FAO and PFSCU Launch Food Security Consultations in Borno

The Presidential Food Systems Coordinating Unit (PFSCU), in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) in Nigeria, initiated the first of six zonal consultations on October 13, 2026, in Borno State. This effort is part of developing the National Food and Nutrition Crisis Preparedness Plan (NFNCPP), which aims to enhance early warning systems, risk mitigation, and coordinated interventions to ensure food and nutrition security.

The consultations involve representatives from Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Taraba, and Yobe States, alongside federal institutions, security agencies, and development partners. Engr. Bawu Musami, the Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources in Borno, emphasized the importance of sharing knowledge and systems among states to effectively support farmers and protect livelihoods.

Dr. Hussein Gadian, FAO Representative in Nigeria & to ECOWAS, stressed the need for proactive risk management in light of recurrent climate shocks and economic pressures, advocating for local insights to shape Nigeria's crisis preparedness framework.