Surge in Attacks on Nigerian Farmers Worsens Food Crisis, Threatens Millions with Hunger

A Risk Assessment and Commentary

This risk assessment analyzes the worsening food crisis in Nigeria, driven by escalating attacks on farmers by armed groups, climate-related challenges, and economic factors. It evaluates five key risks including food insecurity, economic disruption, climate impact, government policy failure, and continued instability, assigning risk ratings ranging from medium to extreme. The report offers insights into the multifaceted crisis, recommends mitigation measures, and explores potential geopolitical implications, emphasizing the need for urgent and comprehensive solutions.

The commentary towards the end of the report explores how implementing the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP) Positive Peace Framework could provide a strategic pathway to address the crisis. By focusing on the eight pillars of Positive Peace, including government functionality, equitable resource distribution, and low corruption, the framework offers insights into creating lasting peace and resilience in Nigeria

ARAC SECURITY RISK MANAGEMENT REPORT

Surge in Attacks on Nigerian Farmers Worsens Food Crisis, Threatens Millions with Hunger

Location: Nigeria

Date: August 7, 2023

Event Details and Context: A sustained increase in attacks against farmers by armed groups in Nigeria obstructs vital food supplies, threatening to deepen the hunger crisis. The climate crisis, extreme weather events, and economic factors further complicate the situation.