CAPPA Calls for Nutrition Focus in Nigeria's Food Security

Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has called on the Federal Government of Nigeria to prioritize nutrition, affordability, and stronger protections against unhealthy food environments in its food security agenda. Robert Egbe, the Media and Communications Officer, made this statement to mark World Food Day 2026, themed “Innovate today.

Nourish tomorrow.” He noted that while Nigeria's food production index has improved, with the country becoming a leading producer of cassava and a top-tier producer of yam and sorghum, issues such as post-harvest losses, insecurity in farming regions, and logistics gaps contribute to widespread hunger. Egbe emphasized that food security should not only focus on the volume of food produced but also on access to safe, nutritious, and affordable food.

He criticized the ultra-processed food industry's marketing tactics for distorting dietary choices and called for government measures to enhance food safety and health, including a sugar-sweetened beverage tax and clearer labeling.