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Nigeria farmers face increased insecurity, threatening food production.
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Attacks in the plateau and Benu state resulted in the loss of life and abandonment of farmland.
Experts call for a review of security architecture and technology adoption to promote agriculture.
The deaths of farmers and the attacks on agricultural communities in the Nigerian plateau and Benu state have sparked concerns about food security.
More than 1,356 farmers were killed in robber attacks between 2020 and 2024, with more people forced to abandon their farmland.
Recent waves of violence have put agricultural communities in a state of fear and mourning.
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James Yakubu, secretary of the Nigeria All Farmers Association (AFAN), said: “Violence threatens food security in Nigeria; this issue may have a profound impact on the stability and well-being of the country.”
Godwin Oloche, a farmer from Orozo community in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), noted that “attacks in local government areas like Zaki Biam, Kwande, Logo, Katsina Ala, Gwer West, Makurdi, Guma, and Agatu have forced farmers to abandon their farmers, leading to widespread food insecurity.”
Security expert Captain Joe Ogbe called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to review the country’s safe buildings to protect agricultural communities from threats. “Insecurity is a key factor in undermining food security. Nigeria, especially its food basket statement. Farming has become a dangerous profession because killings by violent herders, robbers, kidnaps and sabotage have become the norm.”
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Experts also highlighted the need for large-scale technology adoption and affordable credit acquisition to increase agricultural productivity. “Agricultural finance has the right to ignite wealth creation and expand the industry by repairing broken value chains.” Oluwatosin Ojo, partner at Sahel Capital, advocates a systematic approach to food security challenges.
Professor Abel Obaje, professor of agricultural economics at the Federal University of Lokoja, urged the government to provide support to farmers with safe environments, viable seedlings and agricultural equipment to ensure food security and adequacy.
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