Socio-Economic and Environmental Issues: Implications for Food Security in Nigeria

Authors

Isaiah O. Olurinola, Covenant University, Ota
Evans Osabuohien, Covenant University, Ota

Publisher

Central Bank of Nigeria

Keywords

Economic, Environmental Issues, Food Security, Nigeria

Abstract

Nigeria has made many policies toward improving the contribution of the agricultural sector in the economy; however, there is a need to fine-tune some of the policies, particularly regarding food security.

There is a need for systemic intervention in the transformation of the agricultural sector including the modernisation/formalisation of the informal sector. T

Therefore, this paper sets out to, among others, investigate the state of food security in Nigeria, especially in relation to the current socio-economic and environmental issues affecting agricultural productivity, and then proffers some policy analytical models and recommendations for ensuring food security in the country.

Author Bio

The authors Prof. Isaiah O. Olurinola and Evans Osabuohien are of the Department of Economics and Development Studies & Centre for Economic Policy and Development Research (CEPDeR), Covenant University, Ota Nigeria.

Publication Title

CBN Economic and Financial Review

Issue

4

Volume

59

First Page

197

Last Page

219

Recommended Citation

Isaiah, O. O. & Evans, O. (2021). Socio-Economic and Environmental Issues: Implications for Food Security in Nigeria. Economic and Financial Review. 59(4), 197-219.